Deco Fan: DO NOT BUY! SHOCK HAZARD!
Ow ow ow ow.
Do not buy this fan.
It can shock you.
Specifically, the metal toggle switch’s handle is spring loaded such that if you push on it like a push button, it will short out internally. Not only does it send a pretty spray of sparks out of the switch, it will also shock the crap out of you.
As suggested, I have reported the fan to the Consumer Product Safety Comission and will write-up whatever the followup experience may be.
February 11th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Be good to leave this info as feedback on the amazon site – they might have more traffic than friday.com
Glad you’re OK!
February 11th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Feedback left. I tried to find a complaint link at Amazon and failed.
February 12th, 2010 at 1:05 am
Time to consider installing GFI outlets? They reduce the risk of shock in these sorts of events. Won’t save you if you’re touching both sides of the circuit, but they do detect current leaks to the housing of appliances very well.
February 12th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Woohoo! Give us video! Post it to YouTube and watch the counter rise!
Sorry you got hurt.
February 16th, 2010 at 7:51 am
When I was shocked by a small appliance, I contacted the Consumer Product Safety Commission via their website. They sent someone to our house to interview us, photograph the appliance, and perform a cursory inspection of it.