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Recalls / 2014-11-13

Ventamatic Recalls Cool Draft Misting Fans Due to Risk of Fire and Electric Shock

15024 · Recalled 2014-11-13 · CPSC page

Cool Draft 15 gallon misting fan
Cool Draft 15 gallon misting fan

Description

This recall involves Cool Draft misting mid-pressure and high-pressure misting fans. The misting fans fit on top of 15-gallon yellow or orange round Igloo coolers or on top of gray 40-gallon water tanks. Cool Draft by Ventamatic is printed on a sticker on the fan's water tank and www.cooldraft.com is printed on a sticker in the center of all of fans.

Hazards

The fan's wiring is not properly grounded, posing electric shock and fire hazards.

Reported injuries

The firm is aware of two incidents with the misting fans, including one electric shock injury to a consumer.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the misting fans immediately, unplug them and contact Ventamatic for a free repair, free shipping of the fan to Ventamatic and return back to consumers.

Products

NameModelUnits
Cool Draft Misting FansAbout 450

Parties

Manufacturer
Ventamatic LTD
Made in
United States
Sold at
Hardware, home improvement, fire, home security retailers, buying cooperatives, online at AdvancedSystems.com, BigFogg.com, Collinssports.com, Cooldraft.com, MistNGo.com, Propack.com, 200.

Consumer contact

Ventamatic at (800) 433-1626 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.bvc.com and click on "Cool Draft Recall" for more information.

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Cool Draft 40 gallon misting fan
Cool Draft 40 gallon misting fan

Source: CPSC recall 15024. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.