Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2025-08-28 · 25451
Hazards
The recalled electric motor's safety cutoff may pose a risk of short circuit and fire hazard while in use.
Recall
Number
25451
Date
2025-08-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Various stores and wholesalers nationwide, including ABC Supply, Lowe's, and Beacon, in-store and online from August 2003 through December 2013 for about $74 and $92.
Distributor(s)
Air Vent Inc., of Dallas, Texas
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.