CPSC, Thrifty Paper Co. Announce Recall of Electric Fans
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2292.
The recalled electric fans, which have the brand name "Top Choice" printed on the fan blade cover, were sold under seven different model names: SF16BU(BE), SF16BK, DF16BU(BE), DF18, FL18, and BSD-18066. The model name can be found on the motor housing. The DF18 and FL18 models have a label that reads, "Hi Velocity Top Choice Air Circulator," which is also located on the fan blade cover. The three-speed, four-position fans are either floor-mounted or table-top units. The fans were manufactured in China.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2292.
Consumers should stop using these electric fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers can also return the fans to the firm for a full refund, by mailing the unit to: 110 West Graham Ave., Hempstead, N.Y., 11550.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Discount And Variety Stores In The Metropolitan New York Area Sold These Electric Fans, From April 2000 Through June 2002, For Between $10 And $15. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2292.
For more information, contact Thrifty Paper Co. toll-free at (888) 281-3281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Discount And Variety Stores In The Metropolitan New York Area Sold These Electric Fans, From April 2000 Through June 2002, For Between $10 And $15. Recall FAQ
Discount And Variety Stores In The Metropolitan New York Area Sold These Electric Fans, From April 2000 Through June 2002, For Between $10 And $15. is the subject of a heating & cooling recall: CPSC, Thrifty Paper Co. Announce Recall of Electric Fans. The notice was published on October 8, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 26,000 units are potentially affected.