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Intertex Recalls Blower Fans Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 21-182 · August 18, 2021 · Intertex

What to doPurchasers should immediately stop using the recalled blower fans and contact the firm for a free repair kit including an S-3 capacitor and installation instructions.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
21-182 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 18, 2021
Brand
Intertex
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 29,500 (In addition, about 5,000 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
August 18, 2021

What was recalled

This recall involves the model VP-33 blower fans sold under the B-Air® Brand and intended primarily for commercial use for remediation. The recalled blowers were manufactured before January 1, 2018. The recalled air mover, 1/3 horsepower fans were sold in blue, red or green in a neon yellow-colored box. The B-Air logo is on the vent and on the product label.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans · About 29,500 (In addition, about 5,000 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans
Recalled B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans
Recalled B-Air VP-33 Blower Fan Packaging
Recalled B-Air VP-33 Blower Fan Packaging

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Home Depot and Menard's nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Home Depot.com from February 2013 through December 2017 for about $200.; Intertex LLC, of West Chester, Pa..

Injuries or incidents reported

Intertex has received five reports of the capacitor overheating in the blower fans and causing fire-related property damage totaling about $75,000. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Intertex at 800-465-7300 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday or 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Friday, email at VP33recall@b-air.com or online at www.b-air.com/VP33recall or www.b-air.com and click on the VP-33 recall banner for more information.

Recall history and context

Intertex appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans (About 29,500 (In addition, about 5,000 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves the model VP-33 blower fans sold under the B-Air® Brand and intended primarily for commercial use for remediation.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled blower fans and contact the firm for a free repair kit including an S-3 capacitor and installation instructions.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 18, 2021. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.