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A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #08161, announced on January 10, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled electric motor is part of a residential whole-house exhaust fan that is typically mounted on the floor of an attic. The shutters of the fan are visible on the ceiling of the floor beneath the attic and must be opened and closed by the consumer. The motors were included with exhaust fans manufactured and distributed by Air Vent Inc. and Triangle Engineering of Arkansas Inc. "A.O. Smith," the model number, and the service date code are printed on the rating plate of the motor. The recall includes model numbers S56A30A54 and S56A30A97, and service date codes 032076M - 334076M, 03207JY - 33407JY, and YB07 - YL07. Units that have a sticker indicating that the unit has been rewired are not subject to this recall. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled unit immediately and contact a.o. smith to arrange for a free inspection and repair of the motor.. Affected brand: A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co..
The recalled electric motor is part of a residential whole-house exhaust fan that is typically mounted on the floor of an attic. The shutters of the fan are visible on the ceiling of the floor beneath the attic and must be opened and closed by the consumer. The motors were included with exhaust fans manufactured and distributed by Air Vent Inc. and Triangle Engineering of Arkansas Inc. "A.O. Smith," the model number, and the service date code are printed on the rating plate of the motor. The recall includes model numbers S56A30A54 and S56A30A97, and service date codes 032076M - 334076M, 03207JY - 33407JY, and YB07 - YL07. Units that have a sticker indicating that the unit has been rewired are not subject to this recall.
Affected products
Whole-house Exhaust Fan Electric Motors
Recalled brands
A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled unit immediately and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free inspection and repair of the motor.
Recall date
January 10, 2008
CPSC recall #08161 covers A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 10, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled electric motor is part of a residential whole-house exhaust fan that is typically mounted on the floor of an attic. The shutters of the fan are visible on the ceiling of the floor beneath the attic and must be opened and closed by the consumer. The motors were included with exhaust fans manufactured and distributed by Air Vent Inc. and Triangle Engineering of Arkansas Inc. "A.O. Smith," the model number, and the service date code are printed on the rating plate of the motor. The recall includes model numbers S56A30A54 and S56A30A97, and service date codes 032076M - 334076M, 03207JY - 33407JY, and YB07 - YL07. Units that have a sticker indicating that the unit has been rewired are not subject to this recall.
The CPSC remedy for recall #08161 is consumers should stop using the recalled unit immediately and contact a.o. smith to arrange for a free inspection and repair of the motor.. 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/2008/AO-Smith-Recalls-Exhaust-Fan-Electric-Motors-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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