CPSC, Haier America Trading LLC Announce Recall of Oscillating Electric Tower Fans
Home product recall 06-037. Announced by CPSC on Nov 22, 2005.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Nov 22, 2005. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 150,000 units, as CPSC gives them
- Reported injuries, in the notice (needs attention)
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
Internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause a fire hazard.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the tower fan and call Haier for instructions on how to obtain a $30 coupon redeemable for the purchase from Haier of any available product. Consumers who previously received a $10 mail-in rebate will get a $20 coupon.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Haier toll-free at (877) 337-3639 anytime or email the firm at productinfo@haieramerica.com
Which ones are recalled?
This recall involves a Haier oscillating electric tower fan, model FTM140GG. The gray tower fan has three speed settings and a 120-minute shut-off timer. “Haier” is printed on a silver label near the top of the front of the tower. The model number is printed on the lower back of the fan. No other Haier fans are included in this recall.
About 150,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Oscillating Electric Tower Fan.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Metropolitan Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd., Hong Kong.
- Distributed by Haier America Trading LLC, New York, N.Y.
- Discount department stores nationwide from February 2004 through November 2005 for between $20 and $30.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
Haier has received eight reports of fires or flames associated with this electric fan, including minor property damage and one report of minor burns.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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