Recalls / 2012-06-26
Servpro Recalls Notus Air Movers Due to Fire Hazard
12739 · Recalled 2012-06-26 · CPSC page
Description
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.
Hazards
The air mover/blower's internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Reported injuries
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.
Remedy
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Notus air movers/blowers | About 24,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- EDIC
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Servpro's independently-owned franchises nationwide, $230.
Consumer contact
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.
Source: CPSC recall 12739. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.