Envirotech Electric Fans Recall
Home product recall 98-003. Announced by CPSC on Oct 7, 1997.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Oct 7, 1997. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
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What should you do?
The notice gives no remedy in a field of its own.
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Which ones are recalled?
Envirotech Electric Fans Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7, 1997 Release # 98-003 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076 CPSC and Retailers Announce Recall of Envirotech Electric Fans WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and 10 retailers are recalling about 780,000 plastic oscillating electric fans imported by Envirotech Electric Inc. of Cerritos, Calif. The fans’ plastic enclosures are extremely flammable and the power cords can come apart and expose live electrical parts, presenting fire and shock hazards to consumers. In addition, these fans carry counterfeit Underwriters Laboratories (UL) marks and do not comply with UL’s safety requirements. CPSC is not aware of any injuries involving these fans. This recall is being issued to prevent the possibility of injury. The 3-speed oscillating fans subject to this recall come in either the floor stand or desk top models, which are 8, 9, 12, 16 or 18 inches high. The word “Envirotech” is printed on the fan along with one of the following model numbers: FB-102H, FBD-208, FBD-612, FC-071A, FC-0171A, FC-1071A, FCP-167J, FD-125J, FD-12SD, FD-164J, FD-122L, FS- 124J, FS-161J, FS-164J or FS-181J. The model number is on a silver label on the bottom of the fan’s base. The fans are packaged in multi-colored cardboard boxes that read in part, “Envirotech...Made in China.” The fans have been sold nationwide from January 1997 through June 1997 for between $15 and $35, depending on the model, through the following retail stores: Hechinger’s, All American Home Centers, Home Base, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Ace Hardware, Marc’s, Menard’s, Rose’s Stores and Supply One. Consumers should stop using these fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumers should call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 if they have questions about this recall. U.S. Customs alerted CPSC to this hazard.
Envirotech plastic oscillating electric fans.
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Who made and sold it?
- Made by Hechinger.
- Made by All American Home Centers.
- Made by Home Base.
- Made by BJ’s Wholesale.
- Made by Ace Hardware.
- Made by Marc’s.
- Made by Menards.
- Made by Rose’s.
- Made by Supply One.
- Made by Envirotech Electric.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
The notice doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
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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.
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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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