CPSC, New York Zion Trading Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Fans

The wiring is undersized and the power plug is not polarized, creating fire and shock hazards.

Recall #: 05002
Affected scope: About 2,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recall involves 16-inch diameter 3-speed oscillating fans which mount on adjustable s….

CPSC, New York Zion Trading Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Fans was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 6, 2004. Reason: The wiring is undersized and the power plug is not polarized, creating fire and shock hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and return them to the place of purcha…. Verify recall #05002 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The wiring is undersized and the power plug is not polarized, creating fire and shock hazards..

None
agency class: October 6, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05002 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recall involves 16-inch diameter 3-speed oscillating fans which mount on adjustable stands. "NYZT" appears in the center of the front fan guard. The model numbers, FS-1601A and FS-1607C, are found on a silver label on the back of the controls. The fans come in two color combinations: either blue and white, or all gray.

Reason for recall

The wiring is undersized and the power plug is not polarized, creating fire and shock hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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	05002
Date reported	October 6, 2004
Date initiated	October 6, 2004
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 2,500
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 these fans immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The wiring is undersized and the power plug is not polarized, creating fire and shock hazards.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 6, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05002.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

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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