CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The portable fans plastic housing can melt, deform and catch fire during use, posing a fire hazard.
Home Depot Recalls Soleil Portable Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
This recall involves Soleil portable fan heaters with model number LH-707. The model number is printed on the underside of the fan on a sticker. The circular table fans are white plastic and are 1500 watts. Soleil is printed on the center front of the fan. The fans have a thermostat control on the bottom left front and a power and fan speed control on the bottom right front. The fans measure about 8 inches in diameter by 8½ inches tall.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and return them to Home Depot for a full refund.
Contact Information
Home Depot toll-free at (877) 527-0313 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET any day, or online at www.homedepot.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
Recall Details
Sold At
Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2012 through May 2013 for about $15.
Injuries
Home Depot has received 464 reports of the fans melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufacturer
Shanghai Limach Mfg. Co. Ltd., of China
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
13249
Product Information
Product Name
Soleil portable fan heaters
Product Type
Portable Electric Heaters
Number of Units
About 107,000
Manufacturer Name
Shanghai Limach Mfg. Co. Ltd., of China
Imported By
Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia
Manufactured In
China