Coleman 12in Rechargeable Fan
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Very unsatisfactory – We purchased this 240v/12v fan to use in our campervan. We only used it a few times before it stopped working on 240v. We can charge it but cannot run it when on power. I contacted Newell/Coleman if we could get it replaced even though we have had it 2 years and out of warranty, we had only used it a few times. They said "no" and were very… Read more
condescending by sending me instructions on how to use it. Would I buy another one "No". They do not back up their product when it is faulty.
Battery leaked! – We were given this fan for camping in the heat. Worked a treat though not very powerful. Reasonably stable. The lights feature was also great. Brought it out to use in the house after not using it for a while. Noticed fluid leaking from the base...but not until the battery acid (=the fluid) had permanently marked the tiles it was on! We… Read more
dismantled it, and found the battery had corroded, so removed it. Still use it on AC, which is fine but limited. And it is not very powerful; so has a very limited range of cooling effect. Very disappointed that 1) we can't use it camping 2) that the floor tiles - in a rather prominent location - are permanently marked.
Absolutely love it!!!! – This fan is a great buy. We’ve used it in the house, caravan, tent and outdoors. You can charge it by electricity or cigarette lighter so is great for traveling, camping or caravan. Very light, very quiet. Sprays lots of cold air and osolates if you want. Has a lithium battery so you can unplug and use anywhere, anytime. 2 levels- low, high. Easy… Read more
to clean, just take it apart and wipe with a cloth. Cons- very bright blue light( to indicate charged, red if flat) so we’ve covered it with tape. Works well. Not cheap but we were in NT and really needed it!
Piece of junk – 2 weeks out of warranty and it’s stopped working properly, keeps cutting out every couple of minutes, have to jiggle the switch and it will go for a few minutes and cut out again. Show details
An excellent 12v fan! – My Coleman 12v fan is so reliable on either 12v or 240. Light is a bonus. Great value and some of my camping friends have the same fan and they are just as happy as l am! No complaints from any of us! Show details
Very disappointed – I will never buy a Coleman product again , only been used 4 times won’t hold charge, won’t work on AC burning smell coming from the fan now, about to throw it as I can’t find the receipt Just junk Show details
Biggest heap of rubbish – Bought to take on our camp trip only lasted one night , burnt out , didn’t keep receipt as I thought Coleman was a good brand . Never again will I buy your products. Thought they were a good brand Show details
Perfect for camping with a 12V system – We don’t run ours off the internal battery, so I can’t speak to that. We have a full 12v system for our camper and this fan works great for us. It blows a good amount of air on high to keep us cool. In the cooler months we run it on the lower setting to keep air circulating and for sole white noise. As a plugged in fan, it’s a great buy. Show details
DON'T BUY !!! BEWARE – Bought this last summer for indoor and outdoor use. only used half a dozen times. Got out a month ago to use for this current heat and will only work on DC and not on AC or if does only goes for up to a minute max. Troubleshot everything and took back to place of purchase and they kept to test and ended up agreeing and refunding as was still under warranty. Thought Coleman would be a good brand but obviously not :( Show details
Battery doesn’t last – It’s not good for camping The battery doesn’t last long not even 2hrs It’s started to slow down while the weather it’s hot. You gotta constantly have power for it to run . Show details
The reviews are true - a faulty product and a waste of money – Used once then doesn't work properly. Clicking sound coming from Fan. Fan speeds up and slows down by itself and sometimes just doesnt work at all. Such a waste of money. I should have paid attention to these reviews... but i optimistically thought "how bad could it be" - well ill tell you how bad. Dont waste your $80. You WILL be disapoointed. Show details
I think I have found the problem – My supposedly 12 volt fan only has one 6 volt battery in it but the accommodation for two. So I assume this is the problem with all the fans that people are not happy with and why some people are very happy as they have two batteries.
Definitely doesnt last 6 hours on low – Bought to use disconnected out camping and in the garden. Promise of 6 hrs on low setting after a full charge. Not so. 2 hrs on low setting at best. Show details
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Think they are faulty – We brought a 12 in fan a BCF Townsville, have only used it about 8-10 times. Noticed the last couple of uses it didnt run for very long, fully charged it lasted 50 mins on high. Have spoken to a couple of people that have had the same problem. A lady said she replaced the battery and still didnt work. If only after a few times using this, you have to buy a new battery that seems a bit ridiculous. Show details
Bad Battery, Wiring or motor? – Bought this fan approx 18 months ago from Rays Outdoors, it worked fine at home on AC & DC took it camping and used it for a total of probably 8 hours on and off over 2 days with charging in between and it worked well. after being stored indoors for around 12 months we took it out to charge (18hrs) but the fan died within minutes and wouldn't… Read more
work on AC (only charging) but died after 10 minutes on battery, the "on off" swith seamed a bit dodgie however bought replacement battery but fan did the same, I now think it has something to do with the wiring or the motor, I have bought another one just in case I got a bad one (doesn't look that way now) let's see how this one goes on the weekend camping.
8 inch has poor battery life – We have the 8 inch and the battery life is much the same as the 12 inch. After 24 hour charge the battery could only keep the fan going for 1.5 hours on low. Tried twice with same results. This is probably why it doesn't advertise the battery life on the box where other makes advertise 4 hours on low. Show details
Very disappointing – We purchased this fan from BCF and it has never worked properly. Never worked when plugged in and only works briefly on battery. You can hear it struggle before it completely cuts out. This may have ruined our camping trip but we purchased two desk fans from woolies for less than half what we paid for this fan.
Not Recommended – Agree with [name removed]. Continually cuts out and won’t operate directly from 12 or 240 v When on battery also cuts out. Purchased in late October from Snowy’s. No criticism of them!
Doesnt work fully – This is my second coleman rechargable fan 1st one i had for about 12 months had it plugged into a power point and also charging I'm thinking then it dies on me now my second one is doing the same thing anx iv only had it one week. I bought my second one at bcf in cairns as traveller i am now in emerald sitting in 38 degree heat with a coleman fan… Read more
that is cutting in and out going shopping first up tomorrow to buy a different brand of fan i will be needing it.
So glad I bought this – I bought this fan from Snowy's in SA in preparation for threatened power cuts in Sydney this summer. It is a really good size and works extremely well. It works, as stated, for six hours on slow and four on high. As an added bonus, it can also be used as an ordinary fan plugged into the mains. I was so impressed that I bought another one. … Read more
Very good purchase and very flexible, not to mention useful. Snowy's SA are a terrific company to deal with - efficient and professional.
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