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Exhaust Fans Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Delta Electronics Dongguan

Reported: June 28, 2012 Initiated: June 28, 2012 #12212

Product Description

This recall involves plastic Harbor Breeze bathroom fans with a center light and a heater. The fans are white and measure about 11 x 17 inches. Model number 7109-01-L, Lowe's item number 194492 and UPC code 820633985358 are printed on the fan's packaging. A date code beginning with either 0, 11, 12 or 13 is printed on the fan's housing, which indicates the fan was manufactured between August 2010 and March 2011.

Reason for Recall

The fan's heater blades can fail to rotate properly, causing the fan to overheat and posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled bathroom exhaust fans immediately and contact Delta Electronics Dongguan to schedule a free repair by a trained service technician.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves plastic Harbor Breeze bathroom fans with a center light and a heater. The fans are white and measure about 11 x 17 inches. Model number 7109-01-L, Lowe's item number 194492 and UPC code 820633985358 are printed on the fan's packaging. A date code beginning with either 0, 11, 12 or 13 is printed on the fan's housing, which indicates the fan was manufactured between August 2010 and March 2011.. Recalled by Delta Electronics (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China. Units affected: About 68,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The fan's heater blades can fail to rotate properly, causing the fan to overheat and posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bathroom exhaust fans immediately and contact Delta Electronics Dongguan to schedule a free repair by a trained service technician.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 28, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 12212.