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Consumer product recall

Fusion Canada 51 centimetre (20 inch) Box Fan

Starting date:
September 9, 2011
Posting date:
September 9, 2011
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Flammability Hazard
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002648

Affected products

Fusion Canada 51-centimetre (20-inch) Box Fan

Product description

This recall involves the Fusion Canada 51-centimetre (20-inch) Box Fan. The recalled box fan is available in white and silver with the "FC" logo in the centre.

It can be identified by the FC item number 57020, model number HF-20B, and date code 1210.

Hazard identified

An electrical component in the product can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

ESA has received one report of a fan that overheated and caught fire. No injuries have been reported.

Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of the affected fan.

Number sold

Approximately 6,452 units of the affected fans were sold at Wal-Mart stores across Canada.

Time period sold

The affected products were sold from January 20, 2011 to June 22, 2011.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Huawanda Electric Appliances Mfg Co Ltd.
CHINA
Importer
Fusion Canada Inc.
45 Connie Crescent, Unit C
Concord
L4K 1L3
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-866-969-7630

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected fan and contact Fusion Canada Inc. for instructions on how to return the product.

For more information, consumers may contact Fusion Canada Inc. Customer Service at 1-866-969-7630 or by mail at the following address:

45 Connie Crescent, Unit C
Concord, Ontario L4K 1L3

Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:b50b5b50-9925-4f5b-901a-439953cbbfe3:08cb9450-516b-4f8e-b168-76321006e296]