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Intertex Recalls Blowers Due To Fire Hazard

Reported: August 12, 2020 Initiated: August 12, 2020 #20162

Product Description

This recall involves several models of centrifugal and axial blowers sold under the B-Air, BlueDri, BlueDri Pro and Soleaire brands. Each blower has convenience outlets on the side of the unit to allow the blowers to be "daisy chained" (several blowers plugged together in series) or other devices to be plugged in. These blowers were sold in a variety of models and colors. Model numbers can be found on the rear of the products. MODEL BRAND DESCRIPTION MSRP VP-33 B-Air® AIR MOVER 1/3 HP $209.00 PB-25 B-Air® AXIAL AIR MOVER 1/4 HP $299.00 FX-1 B-Air® COMPACT AIR MOVER 1/4 HP $119.00 GP-33 B-Air® AIR MOVER 1/3 HP $259.99 BD-ONE-29 BlueDri AIR MOVER 1/3 HP $158.00 BDPRO-33 BlueDri Pro AIR MOVER 1/3 HP $179.00 BD AXIAL-25 BlueDri Pro AXIAL AIR MOVER 1/4 HP $249.00 Jetster Soleaire AIR MOVER 1/3 HP $159.00

Reason for Recall

The utility outlets on the side of the blowers are not protected by a circuit breaker. If the outlet becomes overloaded or short-circuited, it could overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the convenience outlets on the side of the recalled blowers and contact Intertex for a free repair. Consumers with recalled units will receive a free cordset adapter with an integrated circuit breaker.

Details

Units Affected
About 189,000 (In addition, about 8,153 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves several models of centrifugal and axial blowers sold under the B-Air, BlueDri, BlueDri Pro and Soleaire brands. Each blower has convenience outlets on the side of the unit to allow the blowers to be "daisy chained" (several blowers plugged together in series) or other devices to be plugged in. These blowers were sold in a variety of models and colors. Model numbers can be found on the rear of the products. MODEL BRAND DESCRIPTION MSRP VP-33 B-Air® AIR MOVER 1/3 HP $209.00 PB-25 B-Air® AXIAL AIR MOVER 1/4 HP $299.00 FX-1 B-Air® COMPACT AIR MOVER 1/4 HP $119.00 GP-33 B-Air® AIR MOVER 1/3 HP $259.99 BD-ONE-29 BlueDri AIR MOVER 1/3 HP $158.00 BDPRO-33 BlueDri Pro AIR MOVER 1/3 HP $179.00 BD AXIAL-25 BlueDri Pro AXIAL AIR MOVER 1/4 HP $249.00 Jetster Soleaire AIR MOVER 1/3 HP $159.00. Units affected: About 189,000 (In addition, about 8,153 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The utility outlets on the side of the blowers are not protected by a circuit breaker. If the outlet becomes overloaded or short-circuited, it could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the convenience outlets on the side of the recalled blowers and contact Intertex for a free repair. Consumers with recalled units will receive a free cordset adapter with an integrated circuit breaker.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 12, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20162.