Sears portable electric fans
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Vernco Division of Emerson Electric Company is recalling approximately 72,000 portable electric fans manufactured in 1973 and 1974 because the rotors may lock, causing the motor to overheat and plastic components to catch fire. The recalled fans come in two sizes: 13-inch models that sold for approximately $30 and 19-inch models that sold for approximately $50. About 75 percent of the fans were sold by Sears under the "SR" brand (light green color on circular plastic bases), while Vernco-branded fans (light blue on circular bases) were sold through other retailers nationwide.
Consumers can identify affected fans by checking the bottom for a 5-digit date code ending in "3" or "4" along with either Vernco model numbers V-1001 or V-1003, or Sears numbers 758.80530 or 758.80550. According to the record, consumers who own one of these fans should return it as soon as possible to the place of purchase to arrange for free repair.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Electric Fans Recalled by Vernco NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 1979 Release # 79-033 Electric Fans Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C, (July 12) -- The Vernco Division of the Emerson Electric Company in Columbus, Indiana, today announced it is still trying to contact the owners of some of its portable electric fans which could catch on fire. The firm urges consumers to return the fans for free repairs. This announcement was made in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to the firm, the rotors on some 13- and 19-inch fans may lock, possibly causing the motor to overheat and the plastic components to ignite. CPSC and the company are concerned that consumers using un-repaired fans during the current summer weather are exposing themselves to a potential fire hazard. To date, only a small percentage of the approximately 72,000 fans in question have been returned for modification. Approximately 75 per cent of the fans were sold by Sears, Roebuck 6 Company. These fans are inscribed with the initials "SR" in the center of a plastic fan guard, are light green in color, and stand on a circular plastic base. The 230inch model sold at a retail price of approximately $30 and the 19-inch for about $50. The fans marketed directly by Vernco bear the "Vernco" inscription on the fan guard. They are light blue, are also mounted on circular stands, and were sold at comparable prices through other retailers nationwide. All of the fans were manufactured in 1973 and 1974. The fans posing the potential hazard are stamped on the bottom with a 5-digit date code ending with the number "3" or "4," along with Vernco model number V-1001 or V-1003, or Sears number 758.80530 or 758.80550. Consumer who own one' of the fans should return it as soon as possible to the place of purchase to arrange for free repair. Anyone requiring additional information about the Vernco models being recalled should contact Norman Edwards of Vernco at 812/372-9901. Information about Sears fans can be obtained at any Sears retail store. Consumers wishing to verify the model numbers may contact CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800/638-2772.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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