CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The capacitor in the recalled VP-33 blower fans can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/76133r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 18, 2021

Intertex Recalls Blower Fans Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves the model VP-33 blower fans sold under the B-Air® Brand and intended primarily for commercial use for remediation. The recalled blowers were manufactured before January 1, 2018. The recalled air mover, 1/3 horsepower fans were sold in blue, red or green in a neon yellow-colored box. The B-Air logo is on the vent and on the product label.

Required Consumer Action

Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled blower fans and contact the firm for a free repair kit including an S-3 capacitor and installation instructions.

Contact Information

Intertex at 800-465-7300 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday or 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Friday, email at VP33recall@b-air.com or online at www.b-air.com/VP33recall or www.b-air.com and click on the VP-33 recall banner for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Home Depot and Menard's nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Home Depot.com from February 2013 through December 2017 for about $200.
Injuries
Intertex has received five reports of the capacitor overheating in the blower fans and causing fire-related property damage totaling about $75,000. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Intertex LLC, of West Chester, Pa.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
21182

Product Information

Product Name
B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans
Number of Units
About 29,500 (In addition, about 5,000 were sold in Canada)
Manufacturer Name
Intertex LLC, of West Chester, Pa.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-465-7300
Website www.b-air.com/VP33recall
Full Contact Information

Intertex at 800-465-7300 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday or 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Friday, email at VP33recall@b-air.com or online at www.b-air.com/VP33recall or www.b-air.com and click on the VP-33 recall banner for more information.