Lasko Box and Pivoting Floor Fans

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually.

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Attorney David Szerlag is a former firefighter with training in advanced life support and hazardous material. He has substantial experience with fire, burn and explosion cases.

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The following CPSC and Lasko Floor Fan Recall is provided here as a public service by lawyer Fred Pritzker.

February 8, 2006—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Lasko, General Electric, Galaxy, and Air King Brand Box and Pivoting Floor Fans.

Units: About 5.6 million.

Manufacturer: Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.

Hazard: An electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Lasko has received 42 reports of fires possibly associated with motor failures, with seven reports of injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation. At least eight of the reported fires resulted in extensive property damage.

Description: This recall involves various models of Lasko, Galaxy, Air King and General Electric fans manufactured between January 1999 and July 2001, and sold through February 2004. Styles and model numbers of recalled fans, which are either stamped or on a label on the bottom of the fans, are listed below:

Brand	Type of Fan	Model Numbers
Lasko	Box Fan Cyclone Fan Wind Machine Air Companion Air Director Wind Tunnel	Models 3700, 3723, 3733, 3750 Models 3510, 3550, 3800, 35105 Models 3300 and 3521 Model 3515 Model 2135 Models 3400 and 3410
General Electric	Box Fan Cyclone Fan	Model 106620 Models 106600, 106630
Galaxy	Box Fan	Model 3733
Air King	Cyclone Fan (20” deluxe pivot fan) Air Companion (15” deluxe pivot fan)	Model 9500 Model 9515

Detailed information and pictures of affected models can be found at www.laskoproducts.com.

Sold at: Discount department stores nationwide from September 2000 through February 2004 for between $10 and $25.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and (*See notice below) contact Lasko to receive a free fan protection cord adaptor.

Consumer Contact: (*See notice below) For additional information, visit Lasko’s Web site at www.laskoproducts.com or call the firm at (800) 984-3311 anytime.

*Pritzker Olsen Notice: If you have been injured by this product, we recommend that you do not contact Lasko until you have had a free consultation with an experienced product liability lawyer. If you choose to be represented by an attorney, the attorney will make all contacts with the company for you. Learn more about legal representation for fire accidents and burn injuries.

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