Servpro · Recalled
Servpro Recalls Notus Air Movers Due to Fire Hazard
The air mover/blower's internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 24,000
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $200–$230
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves commercial air movers/blowers used to dry flooring, walls and furniture in homes and other buildings. The air movers' green plastic housing measures about 18 inches high by 18 inches long by 18 inches deep. The air movers have a 25-foot yellow electrical cord.
The file
- Sold at
- Servpro's independently-owned franchises nationwide from April 2004 through August 2010 for between $200 and $230.
- Product type
- Fans
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- EDIC, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Incident log
Servpro has received four reports of overheating incidents with the recalled air movers/blowers. Three of the incidents resulted in property damage, including a fire at a home in San Diego, Calif. that caused $475,000 in damage.
What the notice says to do
Users should immediately stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact Servpro for a free repair kit to be installed by users. Servpro is directly contacting franchises that purchased the air movers.
For more information, contact Carey Cooper at Servpro at (800) 543-5362 or email the firm at AirMoverRecall@Klinedinstlaw.com. Franchisees can also visit the firm's intranet for more information.
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 26 2012; last revised APR 22 2016.