Recalls / 2020-08-12

Intertex Recalls Blowers Due To Fire Hazard

20162 · Recalled 2020-08-12 · CPSC page

Recalled Intertex B-Air, BlueDri, BlueDri Pro and Soleaire blowers

Description

This recall involves several models of centrifugal and axial blowers sold under the B-Air, BlueDri, BlueDri Pro and Soleaire brands. Each blower has convenience outlets on the side of the unit to allow the blowers to be "daisy chained" (several blowers plugged together in series) or other devices to be plugged in. These blowers were sold in a variety of models and colors. Model numbers can be found on the rear of the products. MODEL BRAND DESCRIPTION MSRP VP-33 B-Air® AIR MOVER 1/3 HP $209.00 PB-25 B-Air® AXIAL AIR MOVER 1/4 HP $299.00 FX-1 B-Air® COMPACT AIR MOVER 1/4 HP $119.00 GP-33 B-Air® AIR MOVER 1/3 HP $259.99 BD-ONE-29 BlueDri AIR MOVER 1/3 HP $158.00 BDPRO-33 BlueDri Pro AIR MOVER 1/3 HP $179.00 BD AXIAL-25 BlueDri Pro AXIAL AIR MOVER 1/4 HP $249.00 Jetster Soleaire AIR MOVER 1/3 HP $159.00

Hazards

The utility outlets on the side of the blowers are not protected by a circuit breaker. If the outlet becomes overloaded or short-circuited, it could overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the convenience outlets on the side of the recalled blowers and contact Intertex for a free repair. Consumers with recalled units will receive a free cordset adapter with an integrated circuit breaker.

Products

Name	Model	Units
B-Air, BlueDri, BlueDri Pro and Soleaire Blowers		About 189,000 (In addition, about 8,153 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: Intertex, LLC, of Azusa, CA.
Made in: China
Sold at: Home Depot, Lowes, online at www.aerindustries.com, www.amazon.com, www.ebay.com, www.homedepot.com, www.lowes.com, $300.

Consumer contact

Intertex, LLC at 800-465-7300 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email to recall@b-air.com or online at www.b-air.com for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 20162. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.