Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-05-31). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: L500, L500K, L500KL, L500L, S97014819, S97014820…. About 450 units in the US and 200 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16184 |
| Published | 2016-05-31 |
| Last updated | 2016-05-31 |
| Product category | Fans |
| Products | Ventilation fans |
| Firm named in the title | Broan-NuTone |
| Firms | Broan-NuTone LLC, of Hartford, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 450 |
| Units (Canada) | 200 |
| Model numbers | L500, L500K, L500KL, L500L, S97014819, S97014820, S99080487, T500, T500L, VCDD050C, VCDD050I |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Heating, plumbing and building supply retailers nationwide and online from February 2016 through March 2016 for about $240. |
Description
This recall involves L500 series fans designed to circulate air in and out of a home or building. The fans were sold in nine brands and have the model information printed on the specification label affixed to the blower assembly. Fans included in the recall are: Brand Name Model Number Broan L500, L500K, L500KL, L500L, S97014819, S97014820, S99080487 Twin City Fan T500, T500L Carnes VCDD050C, VCDD050I Acme Eng and Mfg Co VQL500, VQ500 WW Grainger 1AAD3, 4TR58, 4TR59, 4YG83 Captive Aire CFA500 American CoolAir CFL50A1151 Solar and Palau FFC500, FF500 American Coolair Corp. IL50LA1151
Hazard
The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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