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Portable Fans Catch Fire, Prompting Large Recall
Nearly 50,000 portable waist fans are being recalled due to a fire hazard.
Guangzhou Jiguang Lighting is recalling about 48,000 Living Glow portable waist fans, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Oct. 9.
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat while charging, posing a risk of fire. The recall covers model CP-WFLED01, which features five fan speeds, a flashlight, and a power bank.
Four incidents of the fans melting or catching fire have been reported. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage, according to the CPSC.
The fans were sold in seven colo…