The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04198·Announced 2004-08-13

Vaxcel Recalls Ceiling Fans with Light Due to Electrical Shock Risk

Vaxcel is recalling 1,200 ceiling fans with light sold at Menards due to missing wire insulation that could cause electrical shock.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. is recalling approximately 1,200 down-rod-mount, dual-motor, 36-inch ceiling fans with light. The recalled fans were sold under the brand names "Aire Tek" and "Turn-of-the-Century Apollo Series" and feature model number 355-6645. These units were sold at Menards stores nationwide between January 2002 and May 2002 for between $350 and $450.

The recall was issued because the ceiling fans were assembled without proper wire insulation sleeving, which could result in exposed wiring. This defect poses a risk of electrical shock to consumers during installation or removal of the fan. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should contact Vaxcel to verify if they have a recalled unit and to receive a free replacement ceiling fan. To avoid the risk of shock while checking or removing a recalled fan, consumers should turn off the power source to the fan and are encouraged to use a professional electrician. Vaxcel will reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in removing the recalled fans.

The recalled product

Product
Ceiling Fans with Light
Manufacturer
Vaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Ceiling Fans
Hazard
Affected units
1,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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