Almost 3M electrical motors for attic followers recalled over hearth hazard considerations

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Thousands and thousands of electrical motors utilized in gable- and roof-mounted attic followers have been recalled after reviews of burning or hearth, in response to a discover posted by the U.S. Shopper Product Security Fee (CPSC) on Thursday.

The CPSC stated round 2.9 million electrical motors distributed by Air Vent are included within the recall.

The impacted motors had been bought on-line and nationwide at varied shops, together with ABC Provide, Lowe’s and Beacon, from August 2003 via December 2013. The value ranged from $74 to $92.

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A pattern of a gable-mounted attic fan with the recalled electrical motor distributed by Air Vent. (U.S. Shopper Product Security Fee)

The motors included within the recall had been solely bought in the course of the aforementioned time interval and could have one of many following mannequin numbers: DOW-136-0-34-XIN, DOW-136-0-26-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN-3/4″, and D-RE-PSC-127/20-4P1SP.  

The electric motors can also be identified by a distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells, the CPSC notice said.

The recalled electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans have a distinctive pattern that is easily recognizable. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

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The recall comes amid concerns over the electric motor’s safety cutoff, which could “pose a danger of quick circuit and hearth hazard whereas in use,” the CPSC discover stated.

A pattern of a roof-mounted attic fan with the recalled electrical motor distributed by Air Vent. (U.S. Shopper Product Security Fee)

Whereas no accidents have been reported, there have been 159 reviews of incidents involving burning or hearth.

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Impacted customers have been requested to right away cease utilizing the motors and to contact Air Vent for a refund. As soon as it has been confirmed that the buyer has an impacted mannequin quantity, a refund will likely be distributed.