Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled 2016-05-31. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 450 in U.S.Units
2016-05-31Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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
- The hazard
- The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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