Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. · Recalled
CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Ceiling Fan
About 80 of these units were improperly assembled with a metal sleeve that could cause exposed wiring. If this occurs, consumers are at an increased risk of receiving an electrical shock during installation or removal.
- Units
- 1,200
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $350–$450
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
These dual-motor, 36-inch ceiling fans were sold in chrome, stone white, brush nickel, polished brass, antique brass, or weathered patina finishes. Model number 355-6645 is printed on a label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan. The brand name of the fan, "Aire Tek" is written on the packaging only.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent retail lighting stores nationwide, between January 2002 and May 2002, for between $350 and $450.
- Product type
- Fans
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Vaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact Vaxcel to determine if their unit is defective. A free replacement ceiling fan will be provided to consumers with defective units. To avoid the risk of shock while removing a recalled fan, consumers are encouraged to use a professional electrician. Vaxcel will reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in removing recalled fans.
Call Vaxcel at (800) 482-9235 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 25 2003; last revised JUN 27 2025.