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CPSC recall · Reported June 28, 2012

Exhaust Fans Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Delta Electronics Dongguan

The fan's heater blades can fail to rotate properly, causing the fan to overheat and posing a fire hazard.

Recall #
12212
Affected scope
About 68,000
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Delta Electronics (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China recalled This recall involves plastic Harbor Breeze bathroom fans with a center light and a heater… - a moderate-severity action.

Exhaust Fans Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Delta Electronics… was recalled by Delta Electronics (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China in June 28, 2012. Reason: The fan's heater blades can fail to rotate properly, causing the fan to overheat and posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bathroom exhaust fans immediately and contact De…. Verify recall #12212 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Delta Electronics (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The fan's heater blades can fail to rotate properly, causing the fan to overheat and posing a fire hazard..

Moderate
severity level
June 28, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12212 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #12212) was formally reported on June 28, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Delta Electronics (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 68,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The fan's heater blades can fail to rotate properly, causing the fan to overheat and posing a fire hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using the recalled bathroom exhaust fans immediately and contact Delta Electronics Dongguan to schedule a free repair by a trained service technician. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 68,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves plastic Harbor Breeze bathroom fans with a center light and a heater. The fans are white and measure about 11 x 17 inches. Model number 7109-01-L, Lowe's item number 194492 and UPC code 820633985358 are printed on the fan's packaging. A date code beginning with either 0, 11, 12 or 13 is printed on the fan's housing, which indicates the fan was manufactured between August 2010 and March 2011.

Reason for recall

The fan's heater blades can fail to rotate properly, causing the fan to overheat and posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled bathroom exhaust fans immediately and contact Delta Electronics Dongguan to schedule a free repair by a trained service technician.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 12212
Date reported June 28, 2012
Date initiated June 28, 2012
Recalling firm Delta Electronics (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China
Affected scope About 68,000
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 stop using the recalled bathroom exhaust fans immediately and contact Delta Electronics Dongguan to schedule a f…

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  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves plastic Harbor Breeze bathroom fans with a center light and a heater. The fans are white and measure about 11 x 17 inches. Model number 7109-01-L, Lowe's item number 194492 and UPC code 820633985358 are printed on the fan's packaging. A date code beginning with either 0, 11, 12 or 13 is printed on the fan's housing, which indicates the fan was manufactured between August 2010 and March 2011.. Recalled by Delta Electronics (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China. Units affected: About 68,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The fan's heater blades can fail to rotate properly, causing the fan to overheat and posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bathroom exhaust fans immediately and contact Delta Electronics Dongguan to schedule a free repair by a trained service technician.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 28, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12212.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (12212) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported June 28, 2012. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.