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Product recall · CPSCAugust 28, 2025Serious
Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The recalled electric motor's safety cutoff may pose a risk of short circuit and fire hazard while in use.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2.9 million
- Recall date
- August 28, 2025
- Made or distributed by
- Air Vent Inc., of Dallas, Texas
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been 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.
DOW-136-0-34-XIN
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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