CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Second Recall of Ceiling Fans
USCPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Second Recall of Ceiling Fans
Recalling Firm: Vaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These ceiling fans were assembled without the proper wire insulation sleeving, which could result in exposed wiring. Consumers could receive an electrical shock during installation or removal.
Product Description & Identification
These down-rod-mount, 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 the box and on a label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan. The brand names of the fans are "Aire Tek" and "Turn-of-the- Century Apollo Series" which is written on the packaging only. A label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan displays the File Number "E215078," the UL Listing Mark, and the model number 355-6645. Vaxcel had previously recalled the same model fan sold under the "Aire Tek" brand name.
Affected Products
Ceiling Fans with Light
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Vaxcel-International-Co-Ltd-Announce-Second-Recall-of-Ceiling-Fans- |
| Title | CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Second Recall of Ceiling Fans |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/vaxcel-fan.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "Turn-of-the- Century Apollo Series" ceiling fan with light |
| Hazards › Name | These ceiling fans were assembled without the proper wire insulation sleeving, which could result in exposed wiring. Consumers could receive an electrical shock during installation or removal. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Ceiling Fans with Light |
| Products › Type | Fans |
| Products › Category I D | 1938 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 1,200 |
| Recall I D | 2668 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Vaxcel to verify if they have one of the recalled ceiling fans and to receive a free replacement ceiling fan if they do. To avoid the risk of shock while checking or removing a recalled fan, consumers should turn off the power source to the 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 | Menards stores nationwide, between January 2002 and May 2002, for between $350 and $450. |
| Recall Date | 2004-08-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | These down-rod-mount, 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 the box and on a label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan. The brand names of the fans are "Aire Tek" and "Turn-of-the- Century Apollo Series" which is written on the packaging only. A label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan displays the File Number "E215078," the UL Listing Mark, and the model number 355-6645. Vaxcel had previously recalled the same model fan sold under the "Aire Tek" brand name. |
| Recall Number | 04198 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Vaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Vaxcel at (800) 482-9235 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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