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Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireMay 31, 2016
Broan-NuTone L500 Ventilation Fans
Broan-NuTone L500 Ventilation Fans

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

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

Replace

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product 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

Sold on

Heating, plumbing and building supply retailers nationwide and online from February 2016 through March 2016 for about $240.

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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