CPSC recall 13-249, announced July 25, 2013, covers Shanghai Limach Mfg. Soleil portable fan heaters (about 107,000 units). The portable fans plastic housing can melt, deform and catch fire during use, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 464 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and return them to Home Depot for a full refund. Recall contact: call (877) 527-0313, or go to www.homedepot.com.
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Affected model numbers
This recall involves Soleil portable fan heaters with model number LH-707.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The portable fans plastic housing can melt, deform and catch fire during use, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Home Depot has received 464 reports of the fans melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and return them to Home Depot for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Shanghai Limach Mfg.
- Manufacturer
- Shanghai Limach Mfg. Co. Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Space heaters
- Recall number
- 13-249
- Units
- About 107,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2012 through May 2013 for about $15.
- Importer
- Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia
Soleil portable fan heaters
CPSC product type: Portable Electric Heaters
Recall contact information
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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