Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent

Active Recall Announced August 28, 2025 CPSC #25451

Quick answer

Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent is CPSC recall #25451, announced on August 28, 2025. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves electric motors used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans sold only from August 2003 through December 2013 with model numbers: DOW-136-0-34-XIN, DOW-136-0-26-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN-3/4", and D-RE-PSC-127/20-4P1SP. The recalled attic fan motors can be identified by the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells. Only attic fan motors with the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells are subject to the recall. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric motors and contact air vent for a refund. consumers will be asked to fill out the online registration and verification form with photos of the recalled attic fan motor. upon confirmation that the consumer has a recalled attic fan motor, the consumer will receive a refund.. Affected brand: Air Vent Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves electric motors used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans sold only from August 2003 through December 2013 with model numbers: DOW-136-0-34-XIN, DOW-136-0-26-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN-3/4", and D-RE-PSC-127/20-4P1SP. The recalled attic fan motors can be identified by the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells. Only attic fan motors with the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells are subject to the recall.

Affected products

Electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans

Recalled brands

Air Vent Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric motors and contact Air Vent for a refund. Consumers will be asked to fill out the online registration and verification form with photos of the recalled attic fan motor. Upon confirmation that the consumer has a recalled attic fan motor, the consumer will receive a refund.

Recall date

August 28, 2025

Categories

Electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #25451?

CPSC recall #25451 covers Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 28, 2025. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves electric motors used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans sold only from August 2003 through December 2013 with model numbers: DOW-136-0-34-XIN, DOW-136-0-26-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN-3/4", and D-RE-PSC-127/20-4P1SP. The recalled attic fan motors can be identified by the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells. Only attic fan motors with the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells are subject to the recall.

What is the remedy for recall #25451?

The CPSC remedy for recall #25451 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric motors and contact air vent for a refund. consumers will be asked to fill out the online registration and verification form with photos of the recalled attic fan motor. upon confirmation that the consumer has a recalled attic fan motor, the consumer will receive a refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Electric-Motors-for-Gable-and-Roof-Mounted-Attic-Fans-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Distributed-by-Air-Vent. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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