Recall #13-249 · Published July 25, 2013

Soleil portable fan heaters

Home Depot Recalls Soleil Portable Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Soleil portable fan heaters from Shanghai Limach Mfg. Co. Ltd. on July 25, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: The portable fans plastic housing can melt, deform and catch fire during use, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and return them to Home Depot for a full refund.

Home Depot Soleil portable fan heater
Home Depot Soleil portable fan heater
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Affected model numbers

LH-707
Additional identifying details

This recall involves Soleil portable fan heaters with model number LH-707.

Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and injuries

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

Official remedy

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

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Shanghai Limach Mfg. Co. Ltd., of China
Recall number
13-249
Units
About 107,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2012 through May 2013 for about $15.
Importer
Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia

Soleil portable fan heaters

CPSC product type: Portable Electric Heaters

Recall contact information

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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