CPSC2012-06-26
Servpro Recalls Notus Air Movers Due to Fire Hazard
EDIC, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard
The air mover/blower's internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Users should immediately stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact Servpro for a free repair kit to be installed by users. Servpro is directly contacting franchises that purchased the air movers.
Sold at
Servpro's independently-owned franchises nationwide from April 2004 through August 2010 for between $200 and $230.
Affected count
About 24,000
Injuries reported
Servpro has received four reports of overheating incidents with the recalled air movers/blowers. Three of the incidents resulted in property damage, including a fire at a home in San Diego, Calif. that caused $475,000 in damage.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Notus air movers/blowers
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Carey Cooper at Servpro at (800) 543-5362 or email the firm at AirMoverRecall@Klinedinstlaw.com. Franchisees can also visit the firm's intranet for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Servpro-Recalls-Notus-Air-Movers-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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