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Intertex LLC 2021-08-18 Home serious CPSC
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B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans Recall

Issued August 18, 2021 · Intertex LLC · 295,005,000 units affected

In August 2021, Intertex LLC recalled the B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans, a serious home recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.

Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr

What this means for you

The capacitor in the recalled VP-33 blower fans can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What you should do

  1. 1 Keep using B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans only as advised. See the remedy below.
  2. 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
  3. 3 Contact Intertex LLC to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
  4. 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled blower fans and contact the firm for a free repair kit including an S-3 capacitor and installation instructions.

Recall details

Brand
Intertex LLC
Category
Home
Recall date
August 18, 2021
Units affected
295,005,000
Sold at
Home Depot and Menard's nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Home Depot.com from February 2013 through December 2017 for about $200.
Recall number
CPSC-21182
Made in
China
Issuing agency
CPSC

In context

  • Intertex LLC has 1 recall in our database.
  • We're tracking 138 Home recalls in our database.
  • 295,005,000 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
  • This is the 11th Home recall we've logged in 2021.
Read the official CPSC notice

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