Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent
Key facts
- Agency
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Recall number
- 25451
- Recall date
- Aug 28, 2025
- Units
- About 2.9 million
- Remedy
- Refund
- Firm
- Air Vent Inc.
- Made in
- China
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric motors and contact Air Vent for a refund. Consumers will be asked to fill out the online registration and verification form with photos of the recalled attic fan motor. Upon confirmation that the consumer has a recalled attic fan motor, the consumer will receive a refund.
Contact: Air Vent toll-free at 877-247-4878 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at https://powermaxmotorrecall.expertinquiry.com or at https://gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/ventilation-category/ and click on "Important Safety Information" for more information.
Hazard
The recalled electric motor's safety cutoff may pose a risk of short circuit and fire hazard while in use.
How to identify the recalled product
This recall involves electric motors used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans sold only from August 2003 through December 2013 with model numbers: DOW-136-0-34-XIN, DOW-136-0-26-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN-3/4", and D-RE-PSC-127/20-4P1SP. The recalled attic fan motors can be identified by the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells. Only attic fan motors with the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells are subject to the recall.
About this recall
CPSC announced this recall on Aug 28, 2025. It covers About 2.9 million units. The remedy type is refund: the firm will give your money back, usually after you return or destroy the product. Reported incidents: The firm has received 159 reports of incidents related to the recalled attic fan motors involving burning or fire. No injuries have been reported.
Where it was sold
Various stores and wholesalers nationwide, including ABC Supply, Lowe's, and Beacon, in-store and online from August 2003 through December 2013 for about $74 and $92.
Companies and identifiers
- Distributor
- Air Vent Inc., of Dallas, Texas
Source and freshness
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API
- Official notice
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Electric-Motors-for-Gable-and-Roof-Mounted-Attic-Fans-Re…
- Last published by CPSC
- Aug 29, 2025
- Imported by RecallRadar
- Nov 4, 2026
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