CPSC2014-03-06
Air Movers Recalled by Packaging Tape Inc. Due to Fire Hazard
OPS America, of Loretto, Minn.
Hazard
The air mover/blower's thermal switch can fail and cause the motor to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
User should stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact Packaging Tape to receive a full refund.
Sold at
Packaging Tape warehouses in Wisconsin and online at www.CleanFreak.com, www.AirMovers.com, www.FloorBuffers.com and www.PTIPackaging.com from February 2008 through December 2010 for about $145.
Affected count
About 2,800
Injuries reported
Packaging Tape is aware of eight reports of incidents, including four reports of fire, one of which was associated with about $225,000 reported in property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Air movers/blowers
Consumer contact
Packaging Tape toll-free at (855) 800-1091 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.CleanFreak.com and click on the "Recall Alert!" button for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Air-Movers-Recalled-by-Packaging-Tape-IncDon't want to check this manually?
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