A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08161 · Jan 10, 2008 · A.O. Smith
6,300
units affected
6,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08161
- Date
- Jan 10, 2008
- Company
- A.O. Smith
- Units affected
- 6,300
- Product
- Whole-house Exhaust Fan Electric Motors
- Product type
- Fans
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled unit immediately and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free inspection and repair of the motor.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled whole-house exhaust fan electric motors?
Consumers should stop using the recalled unit immediately and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free inspection and repair of the motor.
What is the hazard?
The fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.