B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans
CPSC Recall #21-182 — August 18, 2021
Product
B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans
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.
Hazard
The capacitor in the recalled VP-33 blower fans can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / 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.
Units Affected
About 29,500 (In addition, about 5,000 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Home Depot and Menard’s nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Home Depot.com from February 2013 through December 2017 for about $200.
Manufacturer
Intertex LLC, of West Chester, Pa.
Manufactured In
China