CPSC2008-01-10
A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard
A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio
Hazard
The fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled unit immediately and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free inspection and repair of the motor.
Sold at
The recalled motors, included with the exhaust fans, were sold at home improvement stores nationwide or by professional installers or builders from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $3,000.
Affected count
About 6,300
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
Whole-house Exhaust Fan Electric Motors
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact A.O. Smith toll-free at (866) 567-3878 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.aosmithmotors.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/AO-Smith-Recalls-Exhaust-Fan-Electric-Motors-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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