CPSC recall · Reported September 25, 2003
CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Ceiling Fan
About 80 of these units were improperly assembled with a metal sleeve that could cause exposed wiring. If this occurs, consumers are at an increased risk of receiving an electrica…
Vaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill. recalled These dual-motor, 36-inch ceiling fans were sold in chrome, stone white, brush nickel, po….
CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Ceiling Fan was recalled by Vaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill. in September 25, 2003. Reason: About 80 of these units were improperly assembled with a metal sleeve that could cause exposed wiring. If thi…. Remedy: Consumers should contact Vaxcel to determine if their unit is defective. A free replaceme…. Verify recall #03193 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Vaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-About 80 of these units were improperly assembled with a metal sleeve that could cause exposed wiring. If thi….
- None
- agency class
- 1K units
- affected scope
- September 25, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03193 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
These 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 a label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan. The brand name of the fan, "Aire Tek" is written on the packaging only.
Reason for recall
About 80 of these units were improperly assembled with a metal sleeve that could cause exposed wiring. If this occurs, consumers are at an increased risk of receiving an electrical shock during installation or removal.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact Vaxcel to determine if their unit is defective. A free replacement ceiling fan will be provided to consumers with defective units. To avoid the risk of shock while removing a recalled fan, consumers are encouraged to use a professional electrician. Vaxcel will reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in removing recalled fans.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03193 |
| Date reported | September 25, 2003 |
| Date initiated | September 25, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Vaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill. |
| Affected scope | 1,200 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should contact Vaxcel to determine if their unit is defective. A free replacement ceiling fan will be provided to consu…
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