Delta Electronics (Dongguan) Co · Recalled
Exhaust Fans Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Delta Electronics Dongguan
The fan's heater blades can fail to rotate properly, causing the fan to overheat and posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 68,000
- Reports
- 11
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $90
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves plastic Harbor Breeze bathroom fans with a center light and a heater. The fans are white and measure about 11 x 17 inches. Model number 7109-01-L, Lowe's item number 194492 and UPC code 820633985358 are printed on the fan's packaging. A date code beginning with either 0, 11, 12 or 13 is printed on the fan's housing, which indicates the fan was manufactured between August 2010 and March 2011.
The file
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores nationwide and at www.lowes.com from September 2010 through March 2012 for about $90.
- Product type
- Fans
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Delta Electronics (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China, Homewerks Worldwide LLC, Lincolnshire, Ill.
Incident log
The firm has received 11 reports of the fan overheating with smoking or flames within the fan housing, including three reports of minor property damage.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled bathroom exhaust fans immediately and contact Delta Electronics Dongguan to schedule a free repair by a trained service technician.
For additional information, contact Delta Electronics Dongguan toll-free at (855) 301-6578 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.heaterfanrecall.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 28 2012; last revised MAR 12 2015.