Air Movers Recalled by EDIC Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 12199 · Jun 19, 2012 · Edic
53,000
units affected
53,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12199
- Date
- Jun 19, 2012
- Company
- Edic
- Units affected
- 53,000
- Product
- Air movers/blowers
- Product type
- Fans
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The air mover/blower's internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Users should immediately stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact EDIC for a free repair kit to be installed by users.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- EDIC is aware of four incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Flood remediation contractors and other service professionals nationwide from January 2003 through September 2011 for between $160 and $285.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled air movers/blowers?
Users should immediately stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact EDIC for a free repair kit to be installed by users.
What is the hazard?
The air mover/blower's internal electrical capacitor can fail 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.