Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard

An electrical failure in the fan's motor poses a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 11183
Affected scope: About 4.8 million units

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

Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa. recalled This recall involves Lasko box fans with model numbers 3720, 3723, and 3733 and Galaxy bo….

Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard was recalled by Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa. in March 24, 2011. Reason: An electrical failure in the fan's motor poses a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Lasko to receive a …. Verify recall #11183 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-An electrical failure in the fan's motor poses a fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: March 24, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11183 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 Lasko box fans with model numbers 3720, 3723, and 3733 and Galaxy box fans with model number 4733 that have date "2002-03" or "2003-04" stamped on the bottom of the metal frame. "Lasko" or "Galaxy" is printed on the front of the fan. The model number is either stamped or printed on the bottom of the fans.

Reason for recall

An electrical failure in the fan's motor poses a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Lasko to receive a free fused plug safety adapter.

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	11183
Date reported	March 24, 2011
Date initiated	March 24, 2011
Recalling firm	Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Affected scope	About 4.8 million units
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 recalled fans and contact Lasko to receive a free fused plug safety adapter.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

An electrical failure in the fan's motor poses a fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Lasko to receive a free fused plug safety adapter.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 24, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11183.

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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