Recall: Home Depot Recalls Soleil Portable Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

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.

Name of product: Soleil portable fan heaters

Units: About 107,000

Manufacturer: Shanghai Limach Mfg. Co. Ltd., of China

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

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

Recall date: July 25, 2013

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

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

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

Manufactured in: China

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.

Recall number: 13-249