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

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Packaging Tape, Inc., of Wausau, Wis. recalled This recall involves air movers/blowers that are used to dry floors in commercial and res….

Air Movers Recalled by Packaging Tape Inc. Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Packaging Tape, Inc., of Wausau, Wis. in March 6, 2014. Reason: The air mover/blower's thermal switch can fail and cause the motor to overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: User should stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact Packaging Tape to rece…. Verify recall #14125 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

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

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agency class: 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 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.

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	Not classified by agency
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.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 14125.

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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