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Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard

Date: May 31, 2016
Company: Broan-NuTone LLC, of Hartford, Wis.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan. Options: Replace

Affected Products

This recall involves L500 series fans designed to circulate air in and out of a home or building. The fans were sold in nine brands and have the model information printed on the specification label affixed to the blower assembly. Fans included in the recall are: Brand Name Model Number Broan L500, L500K, L500KL, L500L, S97014819, S97014820, S99080487 Twin City Fan T500, T500L Carnes VCDD050C, VCDD050I Acme Eng and Mfg Co VQL500, VQ500 WW Grainger 1AAD3, 4TR58, 4TR59, 4YG83 Captive Aire CFA500 American CoolAir CFL50A1151 Solar and Palau FFC500, FF500 American Coolair Corp. IL50LA1151

Why Was This Recalled?

The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Broan-NuTone LLC, of Hartford, Wis.

Broan-NuTone LLC, of Hartford, Wis. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report