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  1. August 23rd, 2007, 22:29 #1
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    Default Vintage Sanyo fan sparks fire, leads to two deaths

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    This past Monday, an old electric fan (circa 1970) that was produced by Sanyo reportedly "caused a fire" which led to the death of two people in Tokyo. Apparently, a fire broke out "due to decay in the motor and other parts" of the fan, but the firm has denied that there were design flaws "or any other defects" to blame. Interestingly, the company has purportedly received "23 similar reports since 2000, including two involving people who suffered burns," but recalling a device made nearly four decades ago isn't exactly high up on the feasibility list.
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  2. August 24th, 2007, 00:07 #2
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    People, if you have a 35 year old fan, PLEASE, PLEASE go buy a new one, for Pete's sake.
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  3. August 24th, 2007, 01:34 #3
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    People die from a 35 year old fan, are they that poor to buy a new one???
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  4. August 24th, 2007, 10:57 #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Shadow View Post
    People die from a 35 year old fan, are they that poor to buy a new one???
    exactly, but i suppose it isnt their fault either
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  5. August 24th, 2007, 12:53 #5
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    Yeah thats true but, stilll why keep that?????
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  6. August 24th, 2007, 13:41 #6
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    I guess no one would really think that they're fan would end up killing 'em. What a bad way to go....


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  7. August 25th, 2007, 01:12 #7
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    so the moral of the story is never leave your 35 year old fan unattended
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  8. August 25th, 2007, 01:20 #8
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    It's their fault for being cheap, they probably bought the fans 2nd hand or something too! (which is never a good thing with old electricals) lol
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