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Home Depot Recalls Soleil Portable Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall date: July 25, 2013

Recall number: 13-249

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Soleil portable fan heaters
Hazard:

The portable fans plastic housing can melt, deform and catch fire during use, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:

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Refund

Consumer Contact:
Home Depot toll-free at (877) 527-0313 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET any day, or online at www.homedepot.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 107,000

Description

This recall involves Soleil portable fan heaters with model number LH-707. The model number is printed on the underside of the fan on a sticker.  The circular table fans are white plastic and are 1500 watts. Soleil is printed on the center front of the fan. The fans have a thermostat control on the bottom left front and a power and fan speed control on the bottom right front. The fans measure about 8 inches in diameter by 8½ inches tall.

Incidents/Injuries

Home Depot has received 464 reports of the fans melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and return them to Home Depot for a full refund.

Sold exclusively at

Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2012 through May 2013 for about $15.

Importer

Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia

Manufacturer

Shanghai Limach Mfg. Co. Ltd., of China

Manufactured in

China

Subaru Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled by Robin America Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall date: July 23, 2013

Recall number: 13-247

 

 

 

 

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Portable Generators
Hazard:

The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire or burn hazard.

Remedy:

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Repair

Consumer Contact:
Robin America Inc., toll-free at (866) 664-1363 from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online www.subarupower.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Report an Incident Involving this Product

Recall Details

In conjunction with

Units

About 4,100 units in the United States and 490 units in Canada

Description

The recalled portable gasoline generators are Subaru models SGX3500, SGX5000 and SGX7500. They have yellow fuel tanks and black frames with collapsible handles. The word “Subaru” is on the fuel tank and is on the control panel under the Subaru logo. The Product, or Spec, number and serial number are on the end of the fuel tank above the wheels. Generators with the following product numbers and serial numbers are being recalled:

Model No.	Prod/Spec No.	Description	Serial No.
SGX3500	RGR35023020	3500-watt generator	1000243 to 1000481
			1000723 to 1000962
			1000988 to 1001745
SGX5000	RGR50023020	5000-watt generator	1000665 to 1000875
			1001089 to 1001300
			1001326 to 1002049
			1002506 to 1002929
SGX7500	RGR75023020	7500-watt generator	1000229 to 1000427
			1000629 to 1000828
			1000889 to 1001937
			1001950 to 1002150
			1002823 to 1003216

Incidents/Injuries

Robin America has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.   

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact Robin America to schedule a free repair.

Sold at

Authorized Subaru Power Equipment dealers nationwide, including authorized internet dealers, between September 2011 and January 2013 for approximately $920 to $1800.  

Importer

Robin America Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.

Manufacturer

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., of Tokyo

Manufactured in

China