Home Depot Recalls Soleil Portable Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 13249 · announced July 25, 2013 · Shanghai Limach Mfg. Co · 107,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The portable fans plastic housing can melt, deform and catch fire during use, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and return them to Home Depot for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Home Depot has received 464 reports of the fans melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Sold at: Home Depot stores nationwide 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.