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CPSC, Brooklyn Lollipop 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.

Discount And Variety Stores In The Metropolitan New York Area Sold These Electric Fans, From May 2000 Through July 2002, For Between $10 And $15. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2340.

The recalled electric fans, which have the brand name "Lollipop" printed on the fan blade cover, have model numbers V1185, V1186, V1865 and V1783, which can be found on the motor housing. The V1185, V1186, and V1865 models have labels that read, "Hi Velocity Lollipop Air Circular." The three-speed, four-position fans are either floor mounted or table top units. The model V1783 has a clip-on base.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2340.

Consumers should stop using these electric fans immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund. Consumers also can return the fans to the firm for a full refund, by mailing the unit to: 7 Marcus Garvey Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11206.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Discount And Variety Stores In The Metropolitan New York Area Sold These Electric Fans, From May 2000 Through July 2002, For Between $10 And $15. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-2340.

For more information, call Brooklyn Lollipop collect at (718) 388-9526 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 May 2000 Through July 2002, For Between $10 And $15. Recall FAQ

Discount And Variety Stores In The Metropolitan New York Area Sold These Electric Fans, From May 2000 Through July 2002, For Between $10 And $15. is the subject of a heating & cooling recall: CPSC, Brooklyn Lollipop Announce Recall of Electric Fans. The notice was published on December 26, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 22,000 units are potentially affected.