The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard
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Broan-NuTone of Hartford, Wis., is recalling about 650 ventilation fans in the U.S and Canada.
The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
No incidents or injuries are reported.
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 fans, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at heating, plumbing and building supply retailers nationwide and online from February 2016, through March 2016, for about $240.
What to do
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan.
Consumers may 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.
