Broan-NuTone is recalling ventilation fans because the fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The fans were made in the U.S. and sold at heating, plumbing and building supply retailers nationwide and online from February 2016 through March 2016 for about $240.
Approximately 450 units were sold in the U.S., plus an additional 200 were sold in Canada. This recall involves L500 series fans designed to circulate air in and out of a home or building. The fans were sold under the following nine brands: Broan, Twin City Fan, Carnes, Acme Eng and Mfg Co, WW Grainger, Captive Aire, American CoolAir, Solar and Palau, and American Coolair Corp. The model information is printed on the specification label that is attached to the blower assembly. See the CPSC notice for a full list of recalled model numbers. Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan.
