Lasko Recalls Box and Pivoting Floor Fans Posing Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 06085. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free fan protection cord adaptor.
CPSC recall 06085 has the recall date 8 Feb 2006. The notice names the firm Lasko Products. The recall has about 5,600,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Fans.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and 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. |
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| Units | 5,600,000 |
| 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 |
| Product | Lasko, General Electric, Galaxy, Air King Brand Box and Pivoting Floor Fans, About 5.6 million, Fans |
| Sold at | Discount department stores nationwide from September 2000 through February 2004 for between $10 and $25. |
| Manufacturer | Lasko Products Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,600,000Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Fans
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Lasko Products
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2011 | Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard |
| 8 Feb 2011 | Lasko Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due To Fire Hazard |
| 28 Jun 2007 | Ceramic Heaters Recalled By Lasko; Heaters Could Pose A Fire Hazard |
| 4 Mar 2004 | CPSC, Lasko Products Inc. Announce Recall of Space Heaters |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 06085The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06085. https://recallregister.com/product/3204-lasko-recalls-box-and-pivoting-floor-fans-posing-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06085 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Discount department stores nationwide from September 2000 through February 2004 for between $10 and $25.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06085?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5.6 million
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States