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Fire / OverheatingJune 26, 2012CPSC #12739

Servpro Recalls Notus Air Movers Due to Fire Hazard

Brand
Product
Fans
Units affected
24,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves commercial air movers/blowers used to dry flooring, walls and furniture in homes and other buildings. The air movers' green plastic housing measures about 18 inches high by 18 inches long by 18 inches deep. The air movers have a 25-foot yellow electrical cord.

Hazard

The air mover/blower's internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

Servpro has received four reports of overheating incidents with the recalled air movers/blowers. Three of the incidents resulted in property damage, including a fire at a home in San Diego, Calif. that caused $475,000 in damage.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Servpro's independently-owned franchises nationwide from April 2004 through August 2010 for between $200 and $230.

Photos

Notus air movers
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