Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7754.
This recall involves L500 series fans designed to circulate air in and out of a home or building. The fans were sold in nine brands and have the model information printed on the specification label affixed to the blower assembly. Fans included in the recall are: Brand Name Model Number Broan L500, L500K, L500KL, L500L, S97014819, S97014820, S99080487 Twin City Fan T500, T500L Carnes VCDD050C, VCDD050I Acme Eng and Mfg Co VQL500, VQ500 WW Grainger 1AAD3, 4TR58, 4TR59, 4YG83 Captive Aire CFA500 American CoolAir CFL50A1151 Solar and Palau FFC500, FF500 American Coolair Corp. IL50LA1151
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7754.
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Heating, Plumbing And Building Supply Retailers Nationwide And Online From February 2016 Through March 2016 For About $240. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7754.
Broan-NuTone at 800-637-1453 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.broan-nutone.com and click on "L500 Series Recall Notice" for more information.
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Heating, Plumbing And Building Supply Retailers Nationwide And Online From February 2016 Through March 2016 For About $240. Recall FAQ
Heating, Plumbing And Building Supply Retailers Nationwide And Online From February 2016 Through March 2016 For About $240. is the subject of a heating & cooling recall: Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on May 31, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 450 units are potentially affected.