A.O. Smith Exhaust Fan Electric Motors recall: Fire Hazard
A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard
Why was A.O. Smith Exhaust Fan Electric Motors recalled?
The fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled unit immediately and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free inspection and repair of the motor. Contact: For additional information, contact A.O. Smith toll-free at (866) 567-3878 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.aosmithmotors.com
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
- Whole-house Exhaust Fan Electric Motors
- Company
- A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 6,300
- Sold at
- The recalled motors, included with the exhaust fans, were sold at home improvement stores nationwide or by professional installers or builders from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $3,000.
- Recall date
- January 10, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled electric motor is part of a residential whole-house exhaust fan that is typically mounted on the floor of an attic. The shutters of the fan are visible on the ceiling of the floor beneath the attic and must be opened and closed by the consumer. The motors were included with exhaust fans manufactured and distributed by Air Vent Inc. and Triangle Engineering of Arkansas Inc. "A.O. Smith," the model number, and the service date code are printed on the rating plate of the motor. The recall includes model numbers S56A30A54 and S56A30A97, and service date codes 032076M - 334076M, 03207JY - 33407JY, and YB07 - YL07. Units that have a sticker indicating that the unit has been rewired are not subject to this recall.