Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent
Recall 25451 · Aug 28, 2025 · Air Vent Inc.
2,900,000
units affected
2,900,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25451
- Date
- Aug 28, 2025
- Company
- Air Vent Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,900,000
- Product
- Electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled electric motor's safety cutoff may pose a risk of short circuit and fire hazard while in use.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric motors and contact Air Vent for a refund. Consumers will be asked to fill out the online registration and verification form with photos of the recalled attic fan motor. Upon confirmation that the consumer has a recalled attic fan motor, the consumer will receive a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric motors and contact Air Vent for a refund. Consumers will be asked to fill out the online registration and verification form with photos of the recalled attic fan motor. Upon confirmation that the consumer has a recalled attic fan motor, the consumer will.
What is the hazard?
The recalled electric motor's safety cutoff may pose a risk of short circuit and fire hazard while in use.
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.