Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 16184 · May 31, 2016 · Broan-NuTone
450
units affected
450
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16184
- Date
- May 31, 2016
- Company
- Broan-NuTone
- Units affected
- 450
- Product
- Ventilation fans
- Product type
- Fans
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Heating, plumbing and building supply retailers nationwide and online from February 2016 through March 2016 for about $240.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ventilation fans?
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan.
What is the hazard?
The fan motor can 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.