Air Movers Recalled by EDIC Due to Fire Hazard
Air Movers Recalled by EDIC Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Air Movers Recalled by EDIC Due to Fire Hazard recalled?
The air mover/blower's internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Users should immediately stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact EDIC for a free repair kit to be installed by users. Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (888) 289-8720 between 8:30 a.m. through 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by fax at (323) 667-0144, by email at [email protected] or visit the firm's website at www.EDIC-USA.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
- Air movers/blowers
- Company
- EDIC, of Los Angeles, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 53,000
- Sold at
- Flood remediation contractors and other service professionals nationwide from January 2003 through September 2011 for between $160 and $285.
- Recall date
- June 19, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- EDIC is aware of four incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves air movers/blowers that are used to dry floors in homes and other buildings. "Aqua Dri" is printed on the top of some of the air movers. Model "3004AD" or model "3004ADxxx" (with additional letters) is printed on the serial number plate on the back of the units. Model numbers with "N" are not included in this recall. The air movers' plastic housing measures about 18 inches high by 18 inches long by 18 inches deep and has a 25-foot yellow electrical cord.