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Rite Aid Recalls Rechargeable Handheld Fans Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 21-169 · July 21, 2021 · Rite Aid

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable handheld fans and contact Rite Aid for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
21-169 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 21, 2021
Brand
Rite Aid
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Rechargeable handheld fans
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 9,780
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
July 21, 2021

What was recalled

This recall involves portable rechargeable handheld fans sold in blue, pink and purple colors. The fans have a one touch button with three speeds and weigh about 8.8 oz. The item number 9050103 can be found on the product box and on a sticker on the backside of the fan itself.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Rechargeable handheld fans · About 9,780 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Rite Aid stores nationwide from April 2021 through June 2021 for about $10.; Rite Aid, of Camp Hill, Pa..

Injuries or incidents reported

Rite Aid has received two consumer reports of the rechargeable handheld fans overheating and emitting smoke. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Rite Aid at 800-748-3243 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, or online at www.riteaid.com and click on "Customer Care" at the bottom of the page and then "Product Recalls" for more information.

Recall history and context

Rite Aid appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Rite Aid recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Rechargeable handheld fans (About 9,780 units). This recall involves portable rechargeable handheld fans sold in blue, pink and purple colors.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rechargeable handheld fans and contact Rite Aid for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 21, 2021. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.