Air Movers Recalled by Packaging Tape Inc. Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-03-06 · 14125
Hazards
The air mover/blower's thermal switch can fail and cause the motor to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
14125
Date
2014-03-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Air movers/blowers
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Packaging Tape warehouses in Wisconsin and online at www.CleanFreak.com, www.AirMovers.com, www.FloorBuffers.com and www.PTIPackaging.com from February 2008 through December 2010 for about $145.
Importer(s)
OPS America, of Loretto, Minn.
Distributor(s)
Packaging Tape, Inc., of Wausau, Wis.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves air movers/blowers that are used to dry floors in commercial and residential buildings. The air mover's molded plastic housing measures about 18 inches high by 18 inches deep by 16.5 inches wide and has a 25-foot yellow electrical cord. They have an on/off switch located on the left side of the front of the unit. Models OPS-2500-CF and OPS-2500-CFR are black and model OPS-2200Y-CF is yellow. The model number is available on the sales invoice. The CleanFreak.com logo and phone number are printed on a white label with green lettering on the front of the unit and on a silver or yellow label on the back of the unit.