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Emerson Electric Company Recalling Powered Attic Ventilators

Name of Product:
Roof-mounted powered attic ventilators
Hazard:

Emerson Electric Company, St. Louis, Missouri, announced a voluntary recall of 11,500 roof-mounted powered attic ventilators sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co. The motors of the ventilators may overheat and cause roof-top fires.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
May 17, 1982
Units:

Approximately 11,500

Consumer Contact

Consumers may contact Emerson Electric Company on their toll-free number: 1-800-325-4130. Missouri residents may call collect at 314-595-2507. 

Recall Details

Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Emerson Electric Company, St. Louis, Missouri, today announced a voluntary recall of 11,500 roof-mounted powered attic ventilators sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co. The motors of the ventilators may overheat and cause roof-top fires.

The attic ventilators were sold nationwide through Sears retail stores and catalog sales in 1980 and 1981 for approximately $70.00. The ventilators have a light-gray molded polyvinyl outer hood. The identification plate on the back of the motor bears the Model No. 758.648360.

The manufacturer has received several reports from consumers, since September 1981, alleging that these ventilators were involved in roof-top fires. No consumers have been injured in these fires.

Consumers should examine the back of their attic ventilator and check the model number. Owners of the affected ventilators should discontinue using them and contact Emerson Electric Company on their toll-free number: 1-800-325-4130. Missouri residents may call collect at 314-595-2507. The Companies will arrange for a service technician to visit the consumer's home and replace the motor of the ventilator free of charge.

Remedy:

Owners of the affected ventilators should discontinue using them and contact Emerson Electric Company on their toll-free number: 1-800-325-4130. Missouri residents may call collect at 314-595-2507. The Companies will arrange for a service technician to visit the consumer's home and replace the motor of the ventilator free of charge.

Incidents/Injuries:

The manufacturer has received several reports from consumers, since September 1981, alleging that these ventilators were involved in roof-top fires. No consumers have been injured in these fires.

Sold At:
The attic ventilators were sold nationwide through Sears retail stores and catalog sales in 1980 and 1981 for approximately $70.00.
Recall number:
82-020

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