CPSC recall 25451
Electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-08-29
On 2025-08-29 the CPSC announced a recall of Electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans by Air Vent, citing the recalled electric motor's safety cutoff may pose a risk of short circuit and fire hazard while in use.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 25451 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2025-08-28 |
| Published | 2025-08-29 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Air Vent |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans | This recall involves electric motors used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans sold only from August 2003 through December 2013 with model numbers: DOW-136-0-34-XIN, DOW-136-0-26-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN-3/4", and D-RE-PSC-127/20-4P1SP. The recalled attic fan motors can be identified by the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells. Only attic fan motors with the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells are subject to the recall.
Reason
The recalled electric motor's safety cutoff may pose a risk of short circuit and fire hazard while in use.
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/2025/Electric-Motors-for-Gable-and-Roof-Mounted-Attic-Fans-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Distributed-by-Air-Vent
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