Safety regulator, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Ceiling Fan
Recall 03193 · Sep 25, 2003 · Vaxcel International Co. Ltd.
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03193
- Date
- Sep 25, 2003
- Company
- Vaxcel International Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Aire Tek Ceiling Fans
- Product type
- Fans
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
These dual-motor, 36-inch ceiling fans were sold in chrome, stone white, brush nickel, polished brass, antique brass, or weathered patina finishes. Model number 355-6645 is printed on a label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan. The brand name of the fan, "Aire Tek" is written on the packaging only.
What can happen
About 80 of these units were improperly assembled with a metal sleeve that could cause exposed wiring. If this occurs, consumers are at an increased risk of receiving an electrical shock during installation or removal.
The fix
Consumers should contact Vaxcel to determine if their unit is defective. A free replacement ceiling fan will be provided to consumers with defective units. To avoid the risk of shock while removing a recalled fan, consumers are encouraged to use a professional electrician. Vaxcel will reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in removing recalled fans.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Independent retail lighting stores nationwide, between January 2002 and May 2002, for between $350 and $450.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled aire tek ceiling fans?
Consumers should contact Vaxcel to determine if their unit is defective. A free replacement ceiling fan will be provided to consumers with defective units. To avoid the risk of shock while removing a recalled fan, consumers are encouraged to use a professional electrician. Vaxcel will reimburse consumers up to $75 for.
What is the hazard?
About 80 of these units were improperly assembled with a metal sleeve that could cause exposed wiring. If this occurs, consumers are at an increased risk of receiving an electrical shock during installation or removal.
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.