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Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 28, 2025

Electric Motors for Gable and Roof Mounted Attic Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Distributed by Air Vent

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

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Contact Information

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.

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Recall Details

Sold At
Various stores and wholesalers nationwide, including ABC Supply, Lowe's, and Beacon, in-store and online from August 2003 through December 2013 for about $74 and $92.
Injuries
The firm has received 159 reports of incidents related to the recalled attic fan motors involving burning or fire. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
25451
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Product Information

Product Name
Electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans
Number of Units
About 2.9 million
Distributed By
Air Vent Inc., of Dallas, Texas
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone 877-247-4878
Full Contact Information

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.