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Broan-NuTone LLC recalls L500 series fans
- Starting date:
- May 31, 2016
- Posting date:
- May 31, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fire Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-58570
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Broan-NuTone LLC
Affected products
L500 series fans
Product description
This recall involves L500 series fans sold under the Broan brand name. The model numbers or service part numbers are printed on a specification label which can be found on the unit's blower assembly.
| Brand | Model Number |
|---|---|
| Broan |
L500 L500K L500KL L500L |
| Brand | Service Part Numbers |
|---|---|
| Broan Service Parts |
S97014819 (Service Assembly – L500 Blower) S97014820 (Service Assembly – L500K Blower) S99080487 (Service Motor – L500) |
Hazard identified
The electrical motor in affected models can fail, posing a fire hazard.
Neither Health Canada nor Broan-NuTone has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to this product in Canada or in the United States.
Number sold
Approximately 208 units were sold in Canada and 456 were sold in the United States.
Time period sold
The units were sold between February 10, 2016 and March 18, 2016.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
BROAN-NUTONE LLC
Hartford
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately turn off and un-plug the affected units, and contact Broan–NuTone for a free replacement.
For more information, consumers may contact Broan-NuTone Customer Service toll-free at 1-800-637-1453 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday, or online or write to Broan-NuTone LLC, 926 W. State Street, Hartford, WI 53027.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.