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CPSCRecalled Nov 16, 2000 · #01033b

Electric Fans Recalled by Agis Enterprises Co.

Hazard

The fans could overheat during use, present an electrocution hazard and do not have sufficient guards to prevent fingers from contacting the fan blades, posing the risk of finger amputations.

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Description

The fans being recalled are a 12-inch desk fan, a 16-inch desk fan, a 16-inch stand fan, an 18- inch stand fan with three legs, and an 18-inch stand fan with a round base. Writing on all of these fans includes "AGIS" and "MADE IN TAIWAN."

Product details

Product
Electric fans: a 12-inch desk fan, a 16-inch desk fan, a 16-inch stand fan, an 18- inch stand fan with three legs, and an 18-inch stand fan with a round base
Type
Fans
Manufacturer
Agis Enterprises Co. Inc., of West Keansburg, N.J.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Discount stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans, from April 1998 through September 1999, for about $50.
Made in
Taiwan

What you should do

Stop using these fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

View the official CPSC notice