Electric Fans Recalled by Agis Enterprises Co.
Recalled November 16, 2000 · CPSC recall 01033b · Electric
Hazard
The fans could overheat during use, present an electrocution hazard and do not have sufficient guards to prevent fingers from contacting the fan blades, posing the risk of finger amputations.
Remedy
Stop using these fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Units
About 11,800
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The fans being recalled are a 12-inch desk fan, a 16-inch desk fan, a 16-inch stand fan, an 18- inch stand fan with three legs, and an 18-inch stand fan with a round base. Writing on all of these fans includes "AGIS" and "MADE IN TAIWAN."
What to do
Stop using these fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Contact
For more information, call Agis Enterprises Co. Inc., collect at (732) 787-1191 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Electric fans: a 12-inch desk fan, a 16-inch desk fan, a 16-inch stand fan, an 18- inch stand fan with three legs, and an 18-inch stand fan with a round base
Manufacturer(s)
Agis Enterprises Co. Inc., of West Keansburg, N.J.
Retailers
Discount stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans, from April 1998 through September 1999, for about $50.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →