Intertex Recalls Blower Fans Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2021-08-18). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: VP-33. About 29,500 units in the US and 5,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 21182 |
| Published | 2021-08-18 |
| Last updated | 2021-08-18 |
| Products | B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans |
| Firm named in the title | Intertex |
| Firms | Intertex LLC, of West Chester, Pa. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 29,500 |
| Units (Canada) | 5,000 |
| Model numbers | VP-33 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Home Depot and Menard's nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Home Depot.com from February 2013 through December 2017 for about $200. |
Description
This recall involves the model VP-33 blower fans sold under the B-Air® Brand and intended primarily for commercial use for remediation. The recalled blowers were manufactured before January 1, 2018. The recalled air mover, 1/3 horsepower fans were sold in blue, red or green in a neon yellow-colored box. The B-Air logo is on the vent and on the product label.
Hazard
The capacitor in the recalled VP-33 blower fans can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled blower fans and contact the firm for a free repair kit including an S-3 capacitor and installation instructions.
Incidents and injuries
Intertex has received five reports of the capacitor overheating in the blower fans and causing fire-related property damage totaling about $75,000. No injuries have been reported.
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