CPSC, Brooklyn Lollipop Announce Recall of Electric Fans
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-12-26 · 03064
Hazards
These electric fans have undersized wiring, use a power plug that is not polarized, have an improperly sized grill, and overheat, all of which could cause electrocution, electric shock, fire, and finger entrapment hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
03064
Date
2002-12-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Electric Fans
Companies
Retailer(s)
Discount and variety stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans, from May 2000 through July 2002, for between $10 and $15.
Importer(s)
Brooklyn Lollipop Imports and Exports, Inc., of Brooklyn, NY
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled electric fans, which have the brand name "Lollipop" printed on the fan blade cover, have model numbers V1185, V1186, V1865 and V1783, which can be found on the motor housing. The V1185, V1186, and V1865 models have labels that read, "Hi Velocity Lollipop Air Circular." The three-speed, four-position fans are either floor mounted or table top units. The model V1783 has a clip-on base.