Ed Pawlowski wrote:

"jimmy" wrote in message
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I recently had a conversation with an insurance adjuster who told me
one of the causes of fires in a home are these box fans...do you have
any info regarding this??


Anything with a motor is a potential fire hazard. These are generally
cheaply made, but I've not heard of any particular hazard from them.
Did he give any details as to why? I've used them for years and never
had a problem, nor have I hear of any others. But . . . . I did a
quick search and found this
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06085.html
Name of Product: Lasko, General Electric, Galaxy, and Air King Brand Box
and Pivoting Floor Fans

Units: About 5.6 million

Manufacturer: Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.

Hazard: An electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to
consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Lasko has received 42 reports of fires possibly
associated with motor failures, with seven reports of injuries,
including burns and smoke inhalation. At least eight of the reported
fires resulted in extensive property damage.

Description: This recall involves various models of Lasko, Galaxy, Air
King and General Electric fans manufactured between January 1999 and
July 2001, and sold through February 2004. Styles and model numbers of
recalled fans, which are either stamped or on a label on the bottom of
the fans, are listed below:

The Lasko link on the page says they'll send you up to four cord
adapters if you register. I imagine they're fused.