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Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent
CPSC · August 28, 2025
- Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent — CPSC recall announced .
- Hazard: The recalled electric motor's safety cutoff may pose a risk of short circuit and fire hazard while in use..
- Units affected: About 2.9 million.
- Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric motors and contact Air Vent for a refund. Consumers will….
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Posted
- Status
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled…
- Source ID
- 25451
Description
This recall involves electric motors used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans sold only from August 2003 through December 2013 with model 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 recalled attic fan motors can be identified by the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells. Only attic fan motors with the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells are subject to the recall.
- Products
- Electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans
- Sold at
- Various stores and wholesalers nationwide, including ABC Supply, Lowe's, and Beacon, in-store and online from August 2003 through December 2013 for about $74 and $92.
- Incidents
- The firm has received 159 reports of incidents related to the recalled attic fan motors involving burning or fire. No injuries have been reported.
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