CPSC, Haier America Trading LLC Announce Recall of Oscillating Electric Tower Fans

Internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause a fire hazard.

Recall #: 06037
Affected scope: About 150,000

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

Metropolitan Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong recalled This recall involves a Haier oscillating electric tower fan, model FTM140GG. The gray tow….

CPSC, Haier America Trading LLC Announce Recall of Oscillating Electric Tower Fans was recalled by Metropolitan Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong in November 22, 2005. Reason: Internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the tower fan and call Haier for instructions on …. Verify recall #06037 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Metropolitan Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong issued this CPSC recall-Internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause a fire hazard..

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agency class: November 22, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06037 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

This recall involves a Haier oscillating electric tower fan, model FTM140GG. The gray tower fan has three speed settings and a 120-minute shut-off timer. "Haier" is printed on a silver label near the top of the front of the tower. The model number is printed on the lower back of the fan. No other Haier fans are included in this recall.

Reason for recall

Internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the tower fan and call Haier for instructions on how to obtain a $30 coupon redeemable for the purchase from Haier of any available product. Consumers who previously received a $10 mail-in rebate will get a $20 coupon.

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	06037
Date reported	November 22, 2005
Date initiated	November 22, 2005
Recalling firm	Metropolitan Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong
Affected scope	About 150,000
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 immediately stop using the tower fan and call Haier for instructions on how to obtain a $30 coupon redeemable fo…

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause a fire hazard.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 22, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06037.

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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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