Rite Aid Recalls Rechargeable Handheld Fans Due to Fire Hazard

The fan's lithium ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 21169
Affected scope: About 9,780

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

The CPSC recalled This recall involves portable rechargeable handheld fans sold in blue, pink and purple co….

Rite Aid Recalls Rechargeable Handheld Fans Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 21, 2021. Reason: The fan's lithium ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable handheld fans and conta…. Verify recall #21169 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The fan's lithium ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: July 21, 2021
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21169 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 portable rechargeable handheld fans sold in blue, pink and purple colors. The fans have a one touch button with three speeds and weigh about 8.8 oz. The item number 9050103 can be found on the product box and on a sticker on the backside of the fan itself.

Reason for recall

The fan's lithium ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable handheld fans and contact Rite Aid 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	21169
Date reported	July 21, 2021
Date initiated	July 21, 2021
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 9,780
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 rechargeable handheld fans and contact Rite Aid for a full refund.

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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? ▼

The fan's lithium ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable handheld fans and contact Rite Aid for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 21, 2021. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 21169.

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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