Servpro Recalls Notus Air Movers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-06-26). Hazards: fire, burn. About 24,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12739 |
| Published | 2012-06-26 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-22 |
| Product category | Fans |
| Products | Notus air movers/blowers |
| Firm named in the title | Servpro |
| Firms | EDIC, of Los Angeles, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 24,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Servpro's independently-owned franchises nationwide from April 2004 through August 2010 for between $200 and $230. |
Description
This recall involves commercial air movers/blowers used to dry flooring, walls and furniture in homes and other buildings. The air movers' green plastic housing measures about 18 inches high by 18 inches long by 18 inches deep. The air movers have a 25-foot yellow electrical cord.
Hazard
The air mover/blower's internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Users should immediately stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact Servpro for a free repair kit to be installed by users. Servpro is directly contacting franchises that purchased the air movers.
Incidents and injuries
Servpro has received four reports of overheating incidents with the recalled air movers/blowers. Three of the incidents resulted in property damage, including a fire at a home in San Diego, Calif. that caused $475,000 in damage.
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