EDIC · Recalled
Air Movers Recalled by EDIC Due to Fire Hazard
The air mover/blower's internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 53,000
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $160–$285
- Remedy
- Repair
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves air movers/blowers that are used to dry floors in homes and other buildings. "Aqua Dri" is printed on the top of some of the air movers. Model "3004AD" or model "3004ADxxx" (with additional letters) is printed on the serial number plate on the back of the units. Model numbers with "N" are not included in this recall. The air movers' plastic housing measures about 18 inches high by 18 inches long by 18 inches deep and has a 25-foot yellow electrical cord.
The file
- Sold at
- Flood remediation contractors and other service professionals nationwide from January 2003 through September 2011 for between $160 and $285.
- Product type
- Fans
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- EDIC, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Incident log
EDIC is aware of four incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Users should immediately stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact EDIC for a free repair kit to be installed by users.
For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (888) 289-8720 between 8:30 a.m. through 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by fax at (323) 667-0144, by email at recall@edic-usa.com or visit the firm's website at www.EDIC-USA.com
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 JUN 19 2012; last revised FEB 13 2015.