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CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Second Recall of Ceiling Fans is CPSC recall #04198, announced on August 13, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: These down-rod-mount, dual-motor, 36-inch ceiling fans were sold in chrome, stone white, brush nickel, polished brass, antique brass, or weathered patina finishes. Model number 355-6645 is printed on the box and on a label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan. The brand names of the fans are "Aire Tek" and "Turn-of-the- Century Apollo Series" which is written on the packaging only. A label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan displays the File Number "E215078," the UL Listing Mark, and the model number 355-6645. Vaxcel had previously recalled the same model fan sold under the "Aire Tek" brand name. The remedy is consumers should contact vaxcel to verify if they have one of the recalled ceiling fans and to receive a free replacement ceiling fan if they do. to avoid the risk of shock while checking or removing a recalled fan, consumers should turn off the power source to the fan. consumers are encouraged to use a professional electrician. vaxcel will reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in removing recalled fans.. Affected brand: Vaxcel International Co. Ltd..
These down-rod-mount, dual-motor, 36-inch ceiling fans were sold in chrome, stone white, brush nickel, polished brass, antique brass, or weathered patina finishes. Model number 355-6645 is printed on the box and on a label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan. The brand names of the fans are "Aire Tek" and "Turn-of-the- Century Apollo Series" which is written on the packaging only. A label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan displays the File Number "E215078," the UL Listing Mark, and the model number 355-6645. Vaxcel had previously recalled the same model fan sold under the "Aire Tek" brand name.
Affected products
Ceiling Fans with Light
Recalled brands
Vaxcel International Co. Ltd.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Vaxcel to verify if they have one of the recalled ceiling fans and to receive a free replacement ceiling fan if they do. To avoid the risk of shock while checking or removing a recalled fan, consumers should turn off the power source to the fan. Consumers are encouraged to use a professional electrician. Vaxcel will reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in removing recalled fans.
Recall date
August 13, 2004
CPSC recall #04198 covers CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Second Recall of Ceiling Fans, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 13, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: These down-rod-mount, dual-motor, 36-inch ceiling fans were sold in chrome, stone white, brush nickel, polished brass, antique brass, or weathered patina finishes. Model number 355-6645 is printed on the box and on a label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan. The brand names of the fans are "Aire Tek" and "Turn-of-the- Century Apollo Series" which is written on the packaging only. A label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan displays the File Number "E215078," the UL Listing Mark, and the model number 355-6645. Vaxcel had previously recalled the same model fan sold under the "Aire Tek" brand name.
The CPSC remedy for recall #04198 is consumers should contact vaxcel to verify if they have one of the recalled ceiling fans and to receive a free replacement ceiling fan if they do. to avoid the risk of shock while checking or removing a recalled fan, consumers should turn off the power source to the fan. consumers are encouraged to use a professional electrician. vaxcel will reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in removing recalled fans.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Vaxcel-International-Co-Ltd-Announce-Second-Recall-of-Ceiling-Fans-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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