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Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #25451
Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent
Air Vent Inc., of Dallas, Texas · Electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans
Product Description
This recall involves electric motors used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans sold only from August 2003 through December 2013 with model numbers: DOW-136-0-34-XIN, DOW-136-0-26-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN-3/4", and D-RE-PSC-127/20-4P1SP. The recalled attic fan motors can be identified by the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells. Only attic fan motors with the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells are subject to the recall.
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.
Refund
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 159 reports of incidents related to the recalled attic fan motors involving burning or fire. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
A recall affecting about 2.9 million of Electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans was announced on August 28, 2025 by the CPSC. The recalled electric motor's safety cutoff may pose a risk of short circuit and fire hazard while in use. Air Vent Inc., of Dallas, Texas initiated this voluntary recall before any injuries were reported. Consumers who purchased this product should obtain a full refund by contacting the manufacturer. The CPSC encourages consumers to register products at the time of purchase to receive direct notification of future recalls.
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