US/Washington: Home Depot recalls some Soleil Portable Fan Heaters due to fire hazard. CPSC: http://ht.ly/nnFlN
Direct link: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Home-Depot-Recalls-Soleil-Portable-Fan-Heaters/
Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports this recall involves some Soleil Portable Fan Heaters with the model number LH-707. The model number is printed on a sticker positioned on the underside of the fan. The circular table fans are white plastic and can draw up to 1500 watts of power. The word, “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 8-1/2 inches tall.
According to the CPSC, the plastic housing of the Soleil Portable Fan Heaters can melt, deform and catch fire during use, posing a fire hazard.
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CPSC recall number: 13-249
Recalls Direct RIN: 2013-2316
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