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Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard

Name: Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: Broan-NuTone LLC, of Hartford, Wis.
SKU: CPSC-16184
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: May 31, 2016Recall ID: 16184Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

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

Affected Products

Ventilation fans

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Broan-NuTone-Recalls-Ventilation-Fans
Title	Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16184.16184.jpg
Images › Caption	Broan-NuTone L500 Ventilation Fans
Hazards › Name	The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › Name	None reported
Products › Name	Ventilation fans
Products › Type	Fans
Products › Category I D	67908
Products › Number Of Units	About 450 in U.S. (in addition, 200 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	7754
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan.
Retailers › Name	Heating, plumbing and building supply retailers nationwide and online from February 2016 through March 2016 for about $240.
Recall Date	2016-05-31T00:00:00
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
Recall Number	16184
Manufacturers › Name	Broan-NuTone LLC, of Hartford, Wis.
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58570r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	Broan-NuTone at 800-637-1453 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.broan-nutone.com and click on "L500 Series Recall Notice" for more information.
Last Publish Date	2016-05-31T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmBroan-NuTone LLC, of Hartford, Wis.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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