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Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recall

Fire Hazard.

CPSC recall #25451 · announced Aug 28, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Hazard
The recalled electric motor's safety cutoff may pose a risk of short circuit and fire hazard while in use.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric motors and contact Air Vent for a refund. Consumers will be asked to fill out the online registration and verification form with photos of the recalled attic fan motor. Upon confirmation that the consumer has a recalled attic fan motor, the consumer will receive a refund.
Units
About 2.9 million
Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air VentElectric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air VentElectric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent

How to identify the recalled product

ProductElectric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans
Units recalledAbout 2.9 million

The recall

This recall involves electric motors used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans sold only from August 2003 through December 2013 with model numbers: DOW-136-0-34-XIN, DOW-136-0-26-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN-3/4", and D-RE-PSC-127/20-4P1SP. The recalled attic fan motors can be identified by the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells. Only attic fan motors with the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells are subject to the recall.

Reported incidents

The firm has received 159 reports of incidents related to the recalled attic fan motors involving burning or fire. No injuries have been reported.

What consumers should do now

Stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact the company for the announced remedy. Do not resell or donate recalled products — it is illegal under federal law.

Air Vent toll-free at 877-247-4878 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at https://powermaxmotorrecall.expertinquiry.com or at https://gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/ventilation-category/ and click on "Important Safety Information" for more information.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official notice title: “Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent”. Read the official CPSC notice