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Home Depot Soleil Portable Fan Heaters
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The portable fans plastic housing can melt, deform and catch fire during use, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and return them to Home Depot for a full refund.
Who to contact: Home Depot toll-free at (877) 527-0313 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET any day, or online at www.homedepot.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
The product
This recall involves Soleil portable fan heaters with model number LH-707. The model number is printed on the underside of the fan on a sticker. The circular table fans are white plastic and are 1500 watts. Soleil is printed on the center front of the fan. The fans have a thermostat control on the bottom left front and a power and fan speed control on the bottom right front. The fans measure about 8 inches in diameter by 8½ inches tall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 107,000
- Recall date
- July 25, 2013
- Brand
- Shanghai Limach Mfg. Co. Ltd., of China, Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Home Depot has received 464 reports of the fans melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2012 through May 2013 for about $15.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Home Depot Recalls Soleil Portable Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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