CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Second Recall of Ceiling
Fans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Ceiling Fans with Light
Units: 1,200
Manufacturer: Vaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill.
Hazard: These ceiling fans were assembled without the proper wire
insulation sleeving, which could result in exposed wiring. Consumers
could receive an electrical shock during installation or removal.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: These down-rod-mount, dual-motor, 36-inch ceiling fans were
sold in chrome, stone white, brush nickel, polished brass, antique
brass, or weathered patina finishes. Model number 355-6645 is printed
on the box and on a label located on the central housing of the ceiling
fan. The brand names of the fans are “Aire Tek” and “Turn-of-the-
Century Apollo Series” which is written on the packaging only. A label
located on the central housing of the ceiling fan displays the File
Number “E215078,” the UL Listing Mark, and the model number 355-6645.
Vaxcel had previously recalled the same model fan sold under the “Aire
Tek” brand name.
Sold at: Menard stores nationwide between January 2002 and May 2002 for
between $350 and $450.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should contact Vaxcel to verify if they have one of
the recalled ceiling fans and to receive a free replacement ceiling fan
if they do. To avoid the risk of shock while checking or removing a
recalled fan, consumers should turn off the power source to the fan.
Consumers are encouraged to use a professional electrician. Vaxcel will
reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in removing recalled
fans.
Consumer Contact: Call Vaxcel at (800) 482-9235 between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.