Air Movers Recalled by EDIC Due to Fire Hazard
USAir Movers Recalled by EDIC Due to Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: EDIC, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The air mover/blower's internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves air movers/blowers that are used to dry floors in homes and other buildings. "Aqua Dri" is printed on the top of some of the air movers. Model "3004AD" or model "3004ADxxx" (with additional letters) is printed on the serial number plate on the back of the units. Model numbers with "N" are not included in this recall. The air movers' plastic housing measures about 18 inches high by 18 inches long by 18 inches deep and has a 25-foot yellow electrical cord.
Affected Products
Air movers/blowers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Air-Movers-Recalled-by-EDIC-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Air Movers Recalled by EDIC Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12199.12199.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The air mover/blower's internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | EDIC is aware of four incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Air movers/blowers |
| Products › Type | Fans |
| Products › Category I D | 67908 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 53,000 |
| Recall I D | 1069 |
| Remedies › Name | Users should immediately stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact EDIC for a free repair kit to be installed by users. |
| Retailers › Name | Flood remediation contractors and other service professionals nationwide from January 2003 through September 2011 for between $160 and $285. |
| Recall Date | 2012-06-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves air movers/blowers that are used to dry floors in homes and other buildings. "Aqua Dri" is printed on the top of some of the air movers. Model "3004AD" or model "3004ADxxx" (with additional letters) is printed on the serial number plate on the back of the units. Model numbers with "N" are not included in this recall. The air movers' plastic housing measures about 18 inches high by 18 inches long by 18 inches deep and has a 25-foot yellow electrical cord. |
| Recall Number | 12199 |
| Manufacturers › Name | EDIC, of Los Angeles, Calif. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (888) 289-8720 between 8:30 a.m. through 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by fax at (323) 667-0144, by email at recall@edic-usa.com or visit the firm's website at www.EDIC-USA.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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