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Product recall · CPSCJune 28, 2012Serious
Exhaust Fans Sold at Lowe's Stores
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The fan's heater blades can fail to rotate properly, causing the fan to overheat and posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled bathroom exhaust fans immediately and contact Delta Electronics Dongguan to schedule a free repair by a trained service technician.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Delta Electronics Dongguan toll-free at (855) 301-6578 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.heaterfanrecall.com
The product
This recall involves plastic Harbor Breeze bathroom fans with a center light and a heater. The fans are white and measure about 11 x 17 inches. Model number 7109-01-L, Lowe's item number 194492 and UPC code 820633985358 are printed on the fan's packaging. A date code beginning with either 0, 11, 12 or 13 is printed on the fan's housing, which indicates the fan was manufactured between August 2010 and March 2011.
Details
- Units affected
- About 68,000
- Recall date
- June 28, 2012
- Brand
- Delta Electronics (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China, Homewerks Worldwide LLC, Lincolnshire, Ill.
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 11 reports of the fan overheating with smoking or flames within the fan housing, including three reports of minor property damage.
7109-01-L194492
Lowe's stores nationwide and at www.lowes.com from September 2010 through March 2012 for about $90.
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: “Exhaust Fans Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Delta Electronics Dongguan”
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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