Safety regulator, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Second Recall of Ceiling Fans
Recall 04198 · Aug 13, 2004 · Vaxcel International Co. Ltd.
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04198
- Date
- Aug 13, 2004
- Company
- Vaxcel International Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Ceiling Fans with Light
- Product type
- Fans
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
These down-rod-mount, 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 the box and on a label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan. The brand names of the fans are "Aire Tek" and "Turn-of-the- Century Apollo Series" which is written on the packaging only. A label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan displays the File Number "E215078," the UL Listing Mark, and the model number 355-6645. Vaxcel had previously recalled the same model fan sold under the "Aire Tek" brand name.
What can happen
These ceiling fans were assembled without the proper wire insulation sleeving, which could result in exposed wiring. Consumers could receive an electrical shock during installation or removal.
The fix
Consumers should contact Vaxcel to verify if they have one of the recalled ceiling fans and to receive a free replacement ceiling fan if they do. To avoid the risk of shock while checking or removing a recalled fan, consumers should turn off the power source to the 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
- Menards 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 ceiling fans with light?
Consumers should contact Vaxcel to verify if they have one of the recalled ceiling fans and to receive a free replacement ceiling fan if they do. To avoid the risk of shock while checking or removing a recalled fan, consumers should turn off the power source to the fan. Consumers are encouraged to use a professional.
What is the hazard?
These ceiling fans were assembled without the proper wire insulation sleeving, which could result in exposed wiring. Consumers could receive 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.