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CPSC recall · Reported March 6, 2014

Air Movers Recalled by Packaging Tape Inc. Due to Fire Hazard

The air mover/blower's thermal switch can fail and cause the motor to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #
14125
Affected scope
About 2,800
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The recall

Packaging Tape, Inc., of Wausau, Wis. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The air mover/blower's thermal switch can fail and cause the motor to overheat, posing a fire hazard..

Moderate
severity level
March 6, 2014
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14125 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #14125) was formally reported on March 6, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Packaging Tape, Inc., of Wausau, Wis. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 2,800.

The documented reason for this recall is: The air mover/blower's thermal switch can fail and cause the motor to overheat, 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: User should stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact Packaging Tape to receive a full refund. — 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

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 2,800

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves air movers/blowers that are used to dry floors in commercial and residential buildings. The air mover's molded plastic housing measures about 18 inches high by 18 inches deep by 16.5 inches wide and has a 25-foot yellow electrical cord. They have an on/off switch located on the left side of the front of the unit. Models OPS-2500-CF and OPS-2500-CFR are black and model OPS-2200Y-CF is yellow. The model number is available on the sales invoice. The CleanFreak.com logo and phone number are printed on a white label with green lettering on the front of the unit and on a silver or yellow label on the back of the unit.

Reason for recall

The air mover/blower's thermal switch can fail and cause the motor to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy — what to do

User should stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact Packaging Tape to receive a full refund.

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 14125
Date reported March 6, 2014
Date initiated March 6, 2014
Recalling firm Packaging Tape, Inc., of Wausau, Wis.
Affected scope About 2,800
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves air movers/blowers that are used to dry floors in commercial and residential buildings. The air mover's molded plastic housing measures about 18 inches high by 18 inches deep by 16.5 inches wide and has a 25-foot yellow electrical cord. They have an on/off switch located on the left side of the front of the unit. Models OPS-2500-CF and OPS-2500-CFR are black and model OPS-2200Y-CF is yellow. The model number is available on the sales invoice. The CleanFreak.com logo and phone number are printed on a white label with green lettering on the front of the unit and on a silver or yellow label on the back of the unit.. Recalled by Packaging Tape, Inc., of Wausau, Wis.. Units affected: About 2,800.
Why was this product recalled?
The air mover/blower's thermal switch can fail and cause the motor to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
User should stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact Packaging Tape to receive a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 6, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14125.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (14125) 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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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported March 6, 2014.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA) Aggregated federal recall feeds Recall data normalized across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type).