CPSC2003-09-25
CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Ceiling Fan
Vaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill.
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Independent retail lighting stores nationwide, between January 2002 and May 2002, for between $350 and $450.
Affected count
1,200
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
"Aire Tek" Ceiling Fans
Consumer contact
Call Vaxcel at (800) 482-9235 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Vaxcel-International-Co-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Ceiling-Fan-Don't want to check this manually?
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