Envirotech Electric Fans Recall
CPSC recall 98003. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
CPSC recall 98003 has the recall date 7 Oct 1997. The notice names the firm Hechinger. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Fans.
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| Units | The CPSC record gives no number |
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| Description | Envirotech Electric Fans Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 1997 Release # 98-003 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076 CPSC and Retailers Announce Recall of Envirotech Electric Fans WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and 10 retailers are recalling about 780,000 plastic oscillating electric fans imported by Envirotech Electric Inc. of Cerritos, Calif. The fans' plastic enclosures are extremely flammable and the power cords can come apart and expose live electrical parts, presenting fire and shock hazards to consumers. In addition, these fans carry counterfeit Underwriters Laboratories (UL) marks and do not comply with UL's safety requirements. CPSC is not aware of any injuries involving these fans. This recall is being issued to prevent the possibility of injury. The 3-speed oscillating fans subject to this recall come in either the floor stand or desk top models, which are 8, 9, 12, 16 or 18 inches high. The word "Envirotech" is printed on the fan along with one of the following… |
| Product | Envirotech plastic oscillating electric fans, Fans |
| Manufacturer | Hechinger; All American Home Centers; Home Base; BJ's Wholesale; Ace Hardware; Menards; Rose's; Supply One; Envirotech Electric |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1997: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1997
- 151
- Recalls of 1997 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 1997 in the category Fans
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Hechinger
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 19 Aug 1999 | WeatherMate Wood Cleaner Recalled by GE Silicones |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 98003The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 98003. https://recallregister.com/product/6080-envirotech-electric-fans-recall/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 98003 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 98003 has no incident or injury text.
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China
- How many CPSC recalls name Hechinger?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name Hechinger. This recall is 1 of them.