CPSC2021-08-18
Intertex Recalls Blower Fans Due to Fire Hazard
Intertex LLC, of West Chester, Pa.
Hazard
The capacitor in the recalled VP-33 blower fans can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled blower fans and contact the firm for a free repair kit including an S-3 capacitor and installation instructions.
Sold at
Home Depot and Menard's nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Home Depot.com from February 2013 through December 2017 for about $200.
Affected count
About 29,500 (In addition, about 5,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Intertex has received five reports of the capacitor overheating in the blower fans and causing fire-related property damage totaling about $75,000. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans
Consumer contact
Intertex at 800-465-7300 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday or 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Friday, email at VP33recall@b-air.com or online at www.b-air.com/VP33recall or www.b-air.com and click on the VP-33 recall banner for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Intertex-Recalls-Blower-Fans-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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