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Electric Fans Recalled by Agis Enterprises Co.

U.S. CPSCElectric shockNov 16, 2000
Recalled AGIS fan
Recalled AGIS fan

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The fans could overheat during use, present an electrocution hazard and do not have sufficient guards to prevent fingers from contacting the fan blades, posing the risk of finger amputations.

Remedy

Stop using these fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The fans being recalled are a 12-inch desk fan, a 16-inch desk fan, a 16-inch stand fan, an 18- inch stand fan with three legs, and an 18-inch stand fan with a round base. Writing on all of these fans includes "AGIS" and "MADE IN TAIWAN."

Sold on

Discount stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans, from April 1998 through September 1999, for about $50.

Contact the company

For more information, call Agis Enterprises Co. Inc., collect at (732) 787-1191 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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