Broan-NuTone recalls L500 and other ventilation fans due to fire risk from motor overheating. Consumers must stop using and unplug affected models to avoid fire hazards.
The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Broan-NuTone is recalling several ventilation fan models because the motor can overheat and cause a fire. This affects fans sold in nine brands with specific model numbers listed in the recall notice.
The fan motor can overheat due to design flaws, which may lead to electrical fires. This hazard occurs when the motor runs for extended periods without adequate cooling.
Homeowners with ventilation fans sold between 2018 and 2020 are affected. Those using the recalled models without proper maintenance are at highest risk for fire.
Check the specification label on the fan's blower assembly for model numbers like L500, L500K, or S97014819. The fans were sold in nine brands between 2018 and 2020.
Immediately turn off and unplug the recalled ventilation fan to prevent fire hazards.
Reach out to Broan to get a free replacement fan for the affected models.
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan.
The recall includes Broan L500 series, Twin City T500, Carnes VCDD050C, Acme VQL500, WW Grainger 1AAD3, and other specific models listed in the notice.
The fans were sold between 2018 and 2020 in nine different brands.
Look for the model numbers on the specification label attached to the blower assembly, such as L500, L500K, or S97014819.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Broan-NuTone to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 7754 — Broan-NuTone Ventilation fans Hello, I own a Ventilation fans that is covered by recall 7754 from Broan-NuTone. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
