Sanford 12 Inch Rechargeable Box Fan with 24 LED Lights, Timer and USB Output - SF919BFN BS

When the power goes, this keeps the air moving and the room lit. The Sanford SF919BFN is a 12-inch rechargeable box fan with 24 built-in LED lights, giving you up to 7 hours of fan or up to 24 hours of light on a full charge — which means a blackout stops being a scramble for candles and a still, hot room. It runs on AC or DC, so it charges from the mains and keeps working when the mains does not. Three speed settings cover everything from background air to a proper breeze, and a timer means you can set it running as you fall asleep without it going all night. There is also a 5V USB output, so it doubles as a power bank for a phone — genuinely useful during a long outage. Compact box-fan shape sits on a floor, a table or a shelf.

Specifications

Buying guide

A rechargeable fan is bought for the hours when there is no power, so runtime and charging flexibility matter more than airflow figures. Up to 7 hours of fan covers an evening and most of a night on the lower speeds; expect less at full speed, as with any battery fan. The 24-hour LED figure is the one that quietly makes this worth having — it is effectively an emergency lamp that also happens to move air. AC and DC operation is what lets you leave it plugged in as a normal fan and have it switch to battery seamlessly. Think about where it will sit: a box fan is designed to sit flat on a floor, table or shelf and push air in one direction, so it suits a bedside or a desk rather than covering a whole room like a stand fan. Charge it fully before the cold or rainy season blackouts start, and top it up monthly if it is sitting unused, since batteries left flat degrade fastest.

How it compares

Against a mains-only box fan, this keeps working through an outage and lights the room, at a higher price. Compared with the rechargeable table fan in the same range, that model runs far longer on a charge (up to 14 hours) but moves less air and is smaller; this 12-inch box shape shifts noticeably more. Against the 18-inch rechargeable stand fan, that unit is much more powerful with a remote and solar compatibility, while this is compact, cheaper and easier to move between rooms. Against a separate fan and emergency lamp, this combines both in one charge.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it run on a charge?
Up to 7 hours of fan operation, or up to 24 hours if you are only using the LED lights. Expect the shorter end of that on the highest speed, as with any rechargeable fan.

Can it run while plugged in?
Yes — it supports both AC and DC operation, so you can use it as a normal mains fan and it will keep going on battery when the power cuts.

What is the USB output for?
It is a 5V output for charging compatible devices such as a phone, which makes the fan useful as a small power bank during a long outage.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• Sanford Rechargeable Multifunctional Table Fan with LED Light and USB Charging - SF6667MFN
• Sanford 10 Inch Rechargeable Fan with Type-C Charging, 4500mAh Battery and Oscillation - SF6659RSFN
• Sanford 18 Inch Rechargeable Stand Fan with Remote, 9 Speeds, Solar Compatible and Power-Bank Output - SF974RSFN

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.