CPSC recall 08161
Whole-house Exhaust Fan Electric Motors
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Whole-house Exhaust Fan Electric Motors by A O Smith Electrical Products, citing the fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08161 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2008-01-10 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | A O Smith Electrical Products |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Whole-house Exhaust Fan Electric Motors | The recalled electric motor is part of a residential whole-house exhaust fan that is typically mounted on the floor of an attic. The shutters of the fan are visible on the ceiling of the floor beneath the attic and must be opened and closed by the consumer. The motors were included with exhaust fans manufactured and distributed by Air Vent Inc. and Triangle Engineering of Arkansas Inc. "A.O. Smith," the model number, and the service date code are printed on the rating plate of the motor. 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.
Reason
The fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/AO-Smith-Recalls-Exhaust-Fan-Electric-Motors-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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