Recalls / 2021-08-18

Intertex Recalls Blower Fans Due to Fire Hazard

21182 · Recalled 2021-08-18 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

The capacitor in the recalled VP-33 blower fans can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans		About 29,500 (In addition, about 5,000 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: Intertex LLC
Made in: China
Sold at: Home Depot, Menard's nationwide, online at Amazon.com, Home Depot.com

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.

More images

Recalled B-Air VP-33 Blower Fan Packaging

Source: CPSC recall 21182. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.