CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 8, 2002

CPSC, Thrifty Paper Co. Announce Recall of Electric Fans

The recalled electric fans, which have the brand name "Top Choice" printed on the fan blade cover, were sold under seven different model names: SF16BU(BE), SF16BK, DF16BU(BE), DF18, FL18, and BSD-18066. The model name can be found on the motor housing. The DF18 and FL18 models have a label that reads, "Hi Velocity Top Choice Air Circulator," which is also located on the fan blade cover. The three-speed, four-position fans are either floor-mounted or table-top units. The fans were manufactured in China.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using these electric fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers can also return the fans to the firm for a full refund, by mailing the unit to: 110 West Graham Ave., Hempstead, N.Y., 11550.

Contact Information

For more information, contact Thrifty Paper Co. toll-free at (888) 281-3281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Sold At
Discount and variety stores in the metropolitan New York area sold these electric fans, from April 2000 through June 2002, for between $10 and $15.
Injuries
CPSC and Thrifty Paper Co. have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Manufacturer
Thrifty Paper
Recall Number
03005

Product Information

Product Name
Thrifty Paper Top Choice electric fans
Product Type
Fans
Manufacturer Name
Thrifty Paper
Distributed By
Thrifty Paper Co. Inc., of Hempstead, NY
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (888) 281-3281
Full Contact Information

For more information, contact Thrifty Paper Co. toll-free at (888) 281-3281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.