CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Ceiling Fan
Published: September 25, 2003Recall ID: 03193Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
About 80 of these units were improperly assembled with a metal sleeve that could cause exposed wiring. If this occurs, consumers are at an increased risk of receiving an electrical shock during installation or removal.
Product Description & Identification
These dual-motor, 36-inch ceiling fans were sold in chrome, stone white, brush nickel, polished brass, antique brass, or weathered patina finishes. Model number 355-6645 is printed on a label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan. The brand name of the fan, "Aire Tek" is written on the packaging only.
Affected Products
Aire Tek Ceiling Fans
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Vaxcel-International-Co-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Ceiling-Fan- |
| Title | CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Ceiling Fan |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/vaxcel-ceiling-fan.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "Aire Tek" Ceiling Fan |
| Hazards › Name | About 80 of these units were improperly assembled with a metal sleeve that could cause exposed wiring. If this occurs, consumers are at an increased risk of receiving an electrical shock during installation or removal. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Aire Tek Ceiling Fans |
| Products › Type | Fans |
| Products › Category I D | 1938 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 1,200 |
| Recall I D | 2444 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Vaxcel to determine if their unit is defective. A free replacement ceiling fan will be provided to consumers with defective units. To avoid the risk of shock while removing a recalled fan, consumers are encouraged to use a professional electrician. Vaxcel will reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in removing recalled fans. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent retail lighting stores nationwide, between January 2002 and May 2002, for between $350 and $450. |
| Recall Date | 2003-09-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | These dual-motor, 36-inch ceiling fans were sold in chrome, stone white, brush nickel, polished brass, antique brass, or weathered patina finishes. Model number 355-6645 is printed on a label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan. The brand name of the fan, "Aire Tek" is written on the packaging only. |
| Distributors › Name | Vaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 03193 |
| Consumer Contact | Call Vaxcel at (800) 482-9235 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |