Notus air movers/blowers
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. [Learn More]
About 24,000 units were affected by this recall.
Servpro Recalls Notus Air Movers Due to Fire Hazard
Notus air movers.
Notus air movers/blowers Recall Information
Country of Origin | United States |
Recall Date | 06/26/2012 |
Recall ID | 1197 |
Recall Number | 12739 |
Product Type | Fans |
Hazard | The air mover/blower's internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
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. |
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. |
Remedy Option | Repair |
Contact | For more information, contact Carey Cooper at Servpro at (800) 543-5362 or email the firm [email protected]. Franchisees can also visit the firm's intranet for more information. |
Last Updated | 04/22/2016 |
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