Emerson Electric Recalls Roof-Mounted Powered Attic Ventilators Due to Fire Risk
Emerson Electric is recalling 11,500 roof-mounted powered attic ventilators sold by Sears because the motors may overheat and cause roof-top fires.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a significant property-damage hazard (roof-top fires) with multiple reported incidents, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Emerson Electric Company is voluntarily recalling 11,500 roof-mounted powered attic ventilators in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. These units were sold nationwide through Sears retail stores and catalog sales in 1980 and 1981 for approximately $70.00. The ventilators feature a light-gray molded polyvinyl outer hood, and the identification plate on the back of the motor bears Model No. 758.648360.
The recall is being issued because the motors of the ventilators may overheat and cause roof-top fires. The manufacturer has received several reports from consumers since September 1981 alleging that these ventilators were involved in roof-top fires. No consumers have been injured in these fires.
Owners of the affected ventilators should discontinue using them and contact Emerson Electric Company at 1-800-325-4130 (or 314-595-2507 for Missouri residents). The companies will arrange for a service technician to visit the consumer's home and replace the motor of the ventilator free of charge.
The recalled product
- Product
- Emerson Electric Company roof-mounted powered attic ventilators
- Manufacturer
- Emerson Electric
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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