Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 11183. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An electrical failure in the fan's motor poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fans and contact Lasko to receive a free fused plug safety adapter.
CPSC recall 11183 has the recall date 24 Mar 2011. The notice names the firm Lasko Products. The recall has about 4,800,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 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 seven reports of fires associated with motor failures, including two house fires and one barn fire, resulting in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,800,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Lasko box fans with model numbers 3720, 3723, and 3733 and Galaxy box fans with model number 4733 that have date "2002-03" or "2003-04" stamped on the bottom of the metal frame. "Lasko" or "Galaxy" is printed on the front of the fan. The model number is either stamped or printed on the bottom of the fans. |
| Product | Box fans, About 4.8 million units, Fans |
| Sold at | Mass merchandisers nationwide from July 2002 through December 2005 for between $12 and $25. |
| Manufacturer | Lasko Products Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,800,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Fans
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Lasko Products
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8 Feb 2006 | Lasko Recalls Box and Pivoting Floor Fans Posing Fire Hazard |
| 4 Mar 2004 | CPSC, Lasko Products Inc. Announce Recall of Space Heaters |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11183The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11183. https://recallregister.com/product/643-lasko-recalls-box-fans-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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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 11183 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lasko has received seven reports of fires associated with motor failures, including two house fires and one barn fire, resulting in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Mass merchandisers nationwide from July 2002 through December 2005 for between $12 and $25.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11183?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11183?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4.8 million units