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UL warns of potentially hazardous oscillating stand fans

Image of SMC oscillating fanNorthbrook, Ill., USA, May 13, 2004 - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is notifying consumers that oscillating stand fans sold under the brand name "SMC" may pose a risk of fire hazard. UL encourages consumers to stop using these fans immediately and return them to the place of purchase.

Name of product: Oscillating Stand Fans. Models SR-18 and SP-18.

Units: 921,061 for Model SR-18. 1,438,235 for SP-18.

Manufacturer: Shell Electric Manufacturing (Holdings) Co., Ltd. of Hong Kong.

Date of manufacture: Model SR-18 manufactured from 1997 to 1999, Model SP-18 manufactured from 1999 to 2001.

Hazard: The cord of fan may be damaged by the oscillation of the fan after a period of use. The damage to the cord may result in a short circuit and possible ignition of the plastic case, posing a potential fire hazard.

Identification:
On the product: A holographic label located on the rear of the switch box displays the file number "E52594" and the UL Listing Mark for the United States and Canada. Another label located on the rear of the switch box displays the model number, "SR-18" or "SP-18," and the date of manufacture.
On the packaging: The box for the stand fan displays the brand name "SMC", the picture of the fan and the model number.

Sold at: JGH Distributors, Inc., SMC LA Distributors, The Home Depot, ACE Hardware, Payless Cashways, and other retailers.

What you should do: UL encourages consumers to stop using these oscillating stand fans immediately. Return to place of purchase or contact SMC Marketing Corporation for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.

Consumer contact: SMC Marketing Corporation. 1931 N. Great Southwest Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, USA. Toll free telephone number: +1-800-527-3675.

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