Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 16184 · announced May 31, 2016 · Broan-nutone · 450 units affected
The product
This recall involves L500 series fans designed to circulate air in and out of a home or building. The fans were sold in nine brands and have the model information printed on the specification label affixed to the blower assembly. Fans included in the recall are: Brand Name Model Number Broan L500, L500K, L500KL, L500L, S97014819, S97014820, S99080487 Twin City Fan T500, T500L Carnes VCDD050C, VCDD050I Acme Eng and Mfg Co VQL500, VQ500 WW Grainger 1AAD3, 4TR58, 4TR59, 4YG83 Captive Aire CFA500 American CoolAir CFL50A1151 Solar and Palau FFC500, FF500 American Coolair Corp. IL50LA1151
The hazard
The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Heating, plumbing and building supply retailers nationwide and online from February 2016 through March 2016 for about $240.
Consumer contact: Broan-NuTone at 800-637-1453 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.broan-nutone.com and click on "L500 Series Recall Notice" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.