The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08161·Announced 2008-01-10

A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard

A.O. Smith is recalling about 6,300 whole-house exhaust fan electric motors because they can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co. is recalling about 6,300 whole-house exhaust fan electric motors. The recalled motors were included with exhaust fans manufactured and distributed by Air Vent Inc. and Triangle Engineering of Arkansas Inc. The motors were sold at home improvement stores nationwide or by professional installers or builders from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $3,000.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. The fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat. No injuries or illnesses have been reported. 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.

Consumers should stop using the recalled unit immediately and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free inspection and repair of the motor. For additional information, consumers can contact A.O. Smith toll-free at (866) 567-3878 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.aosmithmotors.com.

The recalled product

Product
Whole-house Exhaust Fan Electric Motors
Manufacturer
A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Fans
Hazard
Affected units
6,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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