Recalls / 2013-07-25
Home Depot Recalls Soleil Portable Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
13249 · Recalled 2013-07-25 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Soleil portable fan heaters with model number LH-707. The model number is printed on the underside of the fan on a sticker. The circular table fans are white plastic and are 1500 watts. Soleil is printed on the center front of the fan. The fans have a thermostat control on the bottom left front and a power and fan speed control on the bottom right front. The fans measure about 8 inches in diameter by 8½ inches tall.
Hazards
The portable fans plastic housing can melt, deform and catch fire during use, posing a fire hazard.
Reported injuries
Home Depot has received 464 reports of the fans melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and return them to Home Depot for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Soleil portable fan heaters | About 107,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Shanghai Limach Mfg. Co. Ltd.
- Importer
- Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Home Depot from September 2012 through May 2013 for about $15.
Consumer contact
Home Depot toll-free at (877) 527-0313 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET any day, or online at www.homedepot.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
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Source: CPSC recall 13249. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.