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Ventamatic Recalls Cool Draft Misting Fans Due to Risk of Fire and Electric Shock

Reported: November 13, 2014 Initiated: November 13, 2014 #15024

Product Description

This recall involves Cool Draft misting mid-pressure and high-pressure misting fans. The misting fans fit on top of 15-gallon yellow or orange round Igloo coolers or on top of gray 40-gallon water tanks. Cool Draft by Ventamatic is printed on a sticker on the fan's water tank and www.cooldraft.com is printed on a sticker in the center of all of fans.

Reason for Recall

The fan's wiring is not properly grounded, posing electric shock and fire hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the misting fans immediately, unplug them and contact Ventamatic for a free repair, free shipping of the fan to Ventamatic and return back to consumers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Cool Draft misting mid-pressure and high-pressure misting fans. The misting fans fit on top of 15-gallon yellow or orange round Igloo coolers or on top of gray 40-gallon water tanks. Cool Draft by Ventamatic is printed on a sticker on the fan's water tank and www.cooldraft.com is printed on a sticker in the center of all of fans.. Recalled by Ventamatic LTD, of Mineral Wells, Texas. Units affected: About 450.
Why was this product recalled?
The fan's wiring is not properly grounded, posing electric shock and fire hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the misting fans immediately, unplug them and contact Ventamatic for a free repair, free shipping of the fan to Ventamatic and return back to consumers.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 13, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15024.