CPSC2020-08-12
Intertex Recalls Blowers Due To Fire Hazard
Intertex, LLC, of Azusa, CA.
Hazard
The utility outlets on the side of the blowers are not protected by a circuit breaker. If the outlet becomes overloaded or short-circuited, it could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the convenience outlets on the side of the recalled blowers and contact Intertex for a free repair. Consumers with recalled units will receive a free cordset adapter with an integrated circuit breaker.
Sold at
Home Depot and Lowes stores nationwide and online at www.aerindustries.com, www.amazon.com, www.ebay.com, www.homedepot.com, and www.lowes.com from January 2008 through July 2020 for between $120 and $300.
Affected count
About 189,000 (In addition, about 8,153 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
B-Air, BlueDri, BlueDri Pro and Soleaire Blowers
Consumer contact
Intertex, LLC at 800-465-7300 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email to recall@b-air.com or online at www.b-air.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Intertex-Recalls-Blowers-Due-To-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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