Broan-NuTone Ventilation Fans recall: Fire Hazard
Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Broan-NuTone Ventilation Fans recalled?
The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan. Contact: Broan-NuTone at 800-637-1453 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.broan-nutone.com and click on "L500 Series Recall Notice" for more information.
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
- Ventilation fans
- Company
- Broan-NuTone LLC, of Hartford, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 450 in U.S. (in addition, 200 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Heating, plumbing and building supply retailers nationwide and online from February 2016 through March 2016 for about $240.
- Recall date
- May 31, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves L500 series fans designed to circulate air in and out of a home or building. The fans were sold in nine brands and have the model information printed on the specification label affixed to the blower assembly. Fans included in the recall are: Brand Name Model Number Broan L500, L500K, L500KL, L500L, S97014819, S97014820, S99080487 Twin City Fan T500, T500L Carnes VCDD050C, VCDD050I Acme Eng and Mfg Co VQL500, VQ500 WW Grainger 1AAD3, 4TR58, 4TR59, 4YG83 Captive Aire CFA500 American CoolAir CFL50A1151 Solar and Palau FFC500, FF500 American Coolair Corp. IL50LA1151