The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·16184·Announced 2016-05-31

Broan-NuTone Recalls L500 Series Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard

Broan-NuTone is recalling L500 series ventilation fans because the motor can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 or fires have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Broan-NuTone LLC is recalling approximately 450 L500 series ventilation fans in the United States and 200 in Canada. These fans are designed to circulate air in and out of homes or buildings. The recall involves fans sold under nine different brands, including Broan, Twin City Fan, Carnes, Acme Eng and Mfg Co, WW Grainger, Captive Aire, American CoolAir, Solar and Palau, and American Coolair Corp. Specific model numbers are listed on the specification label affixed to the blower assembly.

The recall is being issued because the fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The company has not reported any injuries or fires associated with these units. The fans were sold at heating, plumbing, and building supply retailers nationwide and online from February 2016 through March 2016 for approximately $240.

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans. They should then contact Broan-NuTone at 800-637-1453 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.broan-nutone.com and click on "L500 Series Recall Notice" to receive a free replacement fan.

The recalled product

Product
Ventilation fans
Manufacturer
Broan-NuTone LLC, of Hartford, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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