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Product Recall Number: 04-198

Why was "Aire Tek" and "Turn-of-the- Century Apollo Series" ceiling fans with light recalled?

These ceiling fans were assembled without the proper wire insulation sleeving, which could result in exposed wiring. Consumers could receive an electrical shock during installation or removal.

"Aire Tek" and "Turn-of-the- Century Apollo Series" ceiling fans with light
Here's product recall specific data for "Aire Tek" and "Turn-of-the- Century Apollo Series" ceiling fans with light.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-198

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-08-12

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: "Aire Tek" and "Turn-of-the- Century Apollo Series" ceiling fans with light

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Vaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill. is voluntarily recalling 1,200 ceiling fans (with light). These ceiling fans were assembled without the proper wire insulation sleeving, which could result in exposed wiring. Consumers could receive an electrical shock during installation or removal.Name of product: Ceiling Fans with Light Units: 1,200 Manufacturer: Vaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill. Hazard: These ceiling fans were assembled without the proper wire insulation sleeving, which could result in exposed wiring. Consumers could receive an electrical shock during installation or removal.Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: These down-rod-mount, dual-motor, 36-inch ceiling fans were sold in chrome, stone white, brush nickel, polished brass, antique brass, or weathered patina finishes. Model number 355-6645 is printed on the box and on a label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan. The brand names of the fans are "Aire Tek" and "Turn-of-the- Century Apollo Series" which is written on the packaging only. A label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan displays the File Number "E215078," the UL Listing Mark, and the model number 355-6645. Vaxcel had previously recalled the same model fan sold under the "Aire Tek" brand name. Sold at: Menard stores nationwide between January 2002 and May 2002 for between $350 and $450. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers should contact Vaxcel to verify if they have one of the recalled ceiling fans and to receive a free replacement ceiling fan if they do. To avoid the risk of shock while checking or removing a recalled fan, consumers should turn off the power source to the fan. Consumers are encouraged to use a professional electrician. Vaxcel will reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in removing recalled fans. Consumer Contact: Call Vaxcel at (800) 482-9235 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

  • Hazard Description: These ceiling fans were assembled without the proper wire insulation sleeving, which could result in exposed wiring. Consumers could receive an electrical shock during installation or removal.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: 1200

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should contact Vaxcel to verify if they have one of the recalled ceiling fans and to receive a free replacement ceiling fan if they do. To avoid the risk of shock while checking or removing a recalled fan, consumers should turn off the power source to the fan. Consumers are encouraged to use a professional electrician. Vaxcel will reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in removing recalled fans.

  • Sold At: Menard stores nationwide between January 2002 and May 2002 for between $350 and $450. 

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Vaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill. 

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Taiwan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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