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CPSC2025-08-28

Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent

Air Vent Inc., of Dallas, Texas

Product photos

Sample Roof-Mounted Attic Fan with Recalled Electric Motor
Sample Roof-Mounted Attic Fan with Recalled Electric Motor
Sample Gable-Mounted Attic Fan with Recalled Electric Motor
Sample Gable-Mounted Attic Fan with Recalled Electric Motor
Recalled Electric Motor Vent Patterns and Unaffected Motor Vent Patterns (Recalled electric motor vents (depicted on the left) align on the outer ring of the motor end bell, as highlighted in yellow. Recalled electric motor vents use an alternating pattern of two long vents then two short vents. Unaffected motor vents (depicted on the right) align on the inner ring of the motor end bell, as highlighted in yellow. Unaffected motor vents use an alternating vent pattern of one long, then one short vent)
Recalled Electric Motor Vent Patterns and Unaffected Motor Vent Patterns (Recalled electric motor vents (depicted on the left) align on the outer ring of the motor end bell, as highlighted in yellow. Recalled electric motor vents use an alternating pattern of two long vents then two short vents. Unaffected motor vents (depicted on the right) align on the inner ring of the motor end bell, as highlighted in yellow. Unaffected motor vents use an alternating vent pattern of one long, then one short vent)
Hazard

The recalled electric motor's safety cutoff may pose a risk of short circuit and fire hazard while in use.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric motors and contact Air Vent for a refund. Consumers will be asked to fill out the online registration and verification form with photos of the recalled attic fan motor. Upon confirmation that the consumer has a recalled attic fan motor, the consumer will receive a refund.
Sold at
Various stores and wholesalers nationwide, including ABC Supply, Lowe's, and Beacon, in-store and online from August 2003 through December 2013 for about $74 and $92.
Affected count
About 2.9 million
Injuries reported
The firm has received 159 reports of incidents related to the recalled attic fan motors involving burning or fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans
Consumer contact
Air Vent toll-free at 877-247-4878 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at https://powermaxmotorrecall.expertinquiry.com or at https://gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/ventilation-category/ and click on "Important Safety Information" for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Electric-Motors-for-Gable-and-Roof-Mounted-Attic-Fans-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Distributed-by-Air-Vent

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