CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Second recall
CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Second Recall of Ceiling Fans
Why was CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Second recalled?
These ceiling fans were assembled without the proper wire insulation sleeving, which could result in exposed wiring. Consumers could receive an electrical shock during installation or removal.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should contact Vaxcel to verify if they have one of the recalled ceiling fans and to receive a free replacement ceiling fan if they do. To avoid the risk of shock while checking or removing a recalled fan, consumers should turn off the power source to the fan. Consumers are encouraged to use a professional electrician. Vaxcel will reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in removing recalled fans. Contact: Call Vaxcel at (800) 482-9235 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Ceiling Fans with Light
- Company
- Vaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill.
- Quantity
- 1,200
- Sold at
- Menards stores nationwide, between January 2002 and May 2002, for between $350 and $450.
- Recall date
- August 13, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These down-rod-mount, dual-motor, 36-inch ceiling fans were sold in chrome, stone white, brush nickel, polished brass, antique brass, or weathered patina finishes. Model number 355-6645 is printed on the box and on a label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan. The brand names of the fans are "Aire Tek" and "Turn-of-the- Century Apollo Series" which is written on the packaging only. A label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan displays the File Number "E215078," the UL Listing Mark, and the model number 355-6645. Vaxcel had previously recalled the same model fan sold under the "Aire Tek" brand name.