Lasko Recalls Box and Pivoting Floor Fans Posing Fire Hazard
Home product recall 06-085. Announced by CPSC on Feb 8, 2006.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Feb 8, 2006. Copied from CPSC on Oct 24, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 5.6 million 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?
An electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
What should you do?
Consumers should stop using the fans immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free fan protection cord adaptor.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: For additional information, visit Lasko’s Web site at www.laskoproducts.com or call the firm at (800) 233-0268 anytime.
Which ones are recalled?
This recall involves various models of Lasko, Galaxy, Air King and General Electric fans manufactured between January 1999 and July 2001, and sold through February 2004. Styles and model numbers of recalled fans, which are either stamped or on a label on the bottom of the fans, are listed below: Brand Type of Fan Model Numbers Lasko Box Fan Cyclone Fan Wind Machine Air Companion Air Director Wind Tunnel Models 3700, 3723, 3733, 3750 Models 3510, 3550, 3800, 35105 Models 3300 and 3521 Model 3515 Model 2135 Models 3400 and 3410 General Electric Box Fan Cyclone Fan Model 106620 Models 106600, 106630 Galaxy Box Fan Model 3733 Air King Cyclone Fan (20” deluxe pivot fan) Air Companion (15” deluxe pivot fan) Model 9500 Model 9515 Detailed information and pictures of affected models can be found at www.laskoproducts.com
About 5.6 million units, as CPSC gives them.
Lasko, General Electric, Galaxy, Air King Brand Box and Pivoting Floor Fans.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 5 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Lasko Products Inc., West Chester, Pa.
- Discount department stores nationwide from September 2000 through February 2004 for between $10 and $25.
- Made in United States, as the notice gives it.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
Lasko has received 42 reports of fires possibly associated with motor failures, with seven reports of injuries, including burns and smoke inhalation. At least eight of the reported fires resulted in extensive property damage.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
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 24, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 24, 2026.