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CPSCRecalled May 31, 2016 · #16184

Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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Description

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

Product details

Product
Ventilation fans
Type
Fans
Manufacturer
Broan-NuTone LLC, of Hartford, Wis.
Model numbers
L500, L500K, L500KL, L500L, S97014819, S97014820, S99080487, T500, T500L, VCDD050C, VCDD050I, VQL500, VQ500, 1AAD3, 4TR58, 4TR59, 4YG83, CFA500, CFL50A1151, FFC500, FF500
UPCs
Sold at
Heating, plumbing and building supply retailers nationwide and online from February 2016 through March 2016 for about $240.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan.

View the official CPSC notice