Ventilation Fans (Broan-NuTone) – Fire hazard (2016)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Ventilation fans
Brand
Broan-NuTone LLC, of Hartford, Wis.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Broan-NuTone LLC, of Hartford, Wis. is recalling Ventilation fans. The hazard is: The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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
Reported concern (CPSC)
The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026