CPSC, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans

The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can result in a short circuit and possible ignition of the plastic case, posing…

Recall #: 04157
Affected scope: About 2.2 million

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Smc Marketing Corp., of Grand Prairie, Texas recalled The recall includes 18-inch, pedestal floor fans with model number SR-18 or SP-18. The mo….

CPSC, SMC and Home Depot Announce Recall of Oscillating Fans was recalled by Smc Marketing Corp., of Grand Prairie, Texas in June 10, 2004. Reason: The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can resul…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled fans immediately and either return them to the H…. Verify recall #04157 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Smc Marketing Corp., of Grand Prairie, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can resul….

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agency class: June 10, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04157 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

The recall includes 18-inch, pedestal floor fans with model number SR-18 or SP-18. The model number is on the back of the fan beside the on/off button. All of the recalled fans are white with the brand name, "SMC," written on the face plate of the front grill.

Reason for recall

The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can result in a short circuit and possible ignition of the plastic case, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled fans immediately and either return them to the Home Depot for a store credit, or contact SMC Marketing Corp. for instructions on receiving a refund. The Home Depot will accept all recalled fans.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	04157
Date reported	June 10, 2004
Date initiated	June 10, 2004
Recalling firm	Smc Marketing Corp., of Grand Prairie, Texas
Affected scope	About 2.2 million
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled fans immediately and either return them to the Home Depot for a store credit, or contact…

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The electric power cord can be damaged by the oscillation motion of the fan. The damage to the cord can result in a short circuit and possible ignition of the plastic case, posing a fire hazard.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 10, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04157.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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