October 26, 2009
Fan manufacturer hit with $13.5 million verdict
A jury hit a fan manufacturer with a $13.5 million verdict after finding that a faulty fan motor ignited a 2005 blaze that killed a 7 year-old boy. The manufacturer discovered a product defect in the China-made motors in their portable fans in 1999, but did not report the problem to the CPSC before the boy’s death.
To read more about the product defect verdict.
