Exhaust Fans Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Delta Electronics Dongguan
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-06-28). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 7109-01-L. About 68,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12212 |
| Published | 2012-06-28 |
| Last updated | 2015-03-12 |
| Product category | Fans |
| Products | Harbor Breeze Bath Fans with Heater and Light |
| Firms | Delta Electronics (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China (manufacturer); Homewerks Worldwide LLC, Lincolnshire, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 68,000 |
| Model numbers | 7109-01-L |
| UPC / GTIN | 00820633985358 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Lowe's stores nationwide and at www.lowes.com from September 2010 through March 2012 for about $90. |
Description
This recall involves plastic Harbor Breeze bathroom fans with a center light and a heater. The fans are white and measure about 11 x 17 inches. Model number 7109-01-L, Lowe's item number 194492 and UPC code 820633985358 are printed on the fan's packaging. A date code beginning with either 0, 11, 12 or 13 is printed on the fan's housing, which indicates the fan was manufactured between August 2010 and March 2011.
Hazard
The fan's heater blades can fail to rotate properly, causing the fan to overheat and posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bathroom exhaust fans immediately and contact Delta Electronics Dongguan to schedule a free repair by a trained service technician.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of the fan overheating with smoking or flames within the fan housing, including three reports of minor property damage.
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