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Servpro Recalls Notus Air Movers Due to Fire Hazard

Name of Product:
Notus air movers/blowers
nguy hiểm:

The air mover/blower's internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
June 26, 2012
Units:
About 24,000
Consumer Contact

For more information, contact Carey Cooper at Servpro at (800) 543-5362 or email the firm atAirMoverRecall@Klinedinstlaw.com. Franchisees can also visit the firm's intranet for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves commercial air movers/blowers used to dry flooring, walls and furniture in homes and other buildings. The air movers' green plastic housing measures about 18 inches high by 18 inches long by 18 inches deep. The air movers have a 25-foot yellow electrical cord.

Remedy:

Users should immediately stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact Servpro for a free repair kit to be installed by users. Servpro is directly contacting franchises that purchased the air movers.

Incidents/Injuries:

Servpro has received four reports of overheating incidents with the recalled air movers/blowers. Three of the incidents resulted in property damage, including a fire at a home in San Diego, Calif. that caused $475,000 in damage.

Sold At:
Servpro's independently-owned franchises nationwide from April 2004 through August 2010 for between $200 and $230.
Manufacturer(s):
EDIC, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
12-739

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