CPSC2014-11-13
Ventamatic Recalls Cool Draft Misting Fans Due to Risk of Fire and Electric Shock
Ventamatic LTD, of Mineral Wells, Texas
Hazard
The fan's wiring is not properly grounded, posing electric shock and fire hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the misting fans immediately, unplug them and contact Ventamatic for a free repair, free shipping of the fan to Ventamatic and return back to consumers.
Sold at
Hardware, home improvement, fire and home security retailers, buying cooperatives, and online at AdvancedSystems.com, BigFogg.com, Collinssports.com, Cooldraft.com, MistNGo.com and Propack.com from November 2013 through August 2014 for between $600 and $1,200.
Affected count
About 450
Injuries reported
The firm is aware of two incidents with the misting fans, including one electric shock injury to a consumer.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Cool Draft Misting Fans
Consumer contact
Ventamatic at (800) 433-1626 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.bvc.com and click on "Cool Draft Recall" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Ventamatic-Recalls-Cool-Draft-Misting-FansDon't want to check this manually?
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