Ian,
The point is that you are not replacing the plug with one WITH A FUSE. You are in essence bypassing the fusing by doing this.
Just like any other fuse, this one is there for a reason. This is an example of the whole point of this thread.
Putting the fuse in the plug must be
the stupidest idea that Lasko has ever come up with.
The fuse should be INSIDE the appliance -- I.E. mounted on the motor, or integral to it if you wanna make it really safe and non-user replaceable!!!!!!
If you want to add a second plug to protect the power cord itself, that's another story.
I've thought the same thing: fan stops working, troubleshoot...hey plug's no good. Out with the wire cutters and chop the end off. New plug gets screwed on. Fan is working again.
Ian, if you want to keep your fans but make them safe(r), get an in-line fuse holder and wire it in series with the power leads
inside the box fan, or drill the appropriate size hole in the side of the box fan case and fit a panel-mount fuse holder (like what you see used on guitar amps or some electronic devices).
