2.9 Million Electric Motors of Air Vent, Inc. Attic Fans Recalled

On August 28 of this year, certain electric motors found in Air Vent’s gable- and roof-mounted attic fans sold from August 2003-December 2013 were recalled using the fast track method. Around 2.9 million electric motors are affected by the recall. The reason for the recall is that the motor’s safety cutoff could present a chance of short circuit and fire danger while the attic fan is being used. If you or a loved one was injured or died as a result of a fire involving your attic fan, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group about whether you have grounds to sue for damages. Billions have been recovered in product liability cases around the country with which we’ve been involved.

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The attic fans with affected motors, distributed by Air Vent, were sold between August 2003-December 2013 at Lowe’s, Beacon, ABC Supply, and other stores and wholesalers around the country. They sold for around $74 and $92.

The attic fan model numbers impacted by the recall are 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 affected motors have a special vent pattern on the motor end bells. There have been 159 reports of fire or burning incidents related to the recalled attic fan motors, but so far, there haven’t been reports of injuries

Consumers have been asked to stop using the recalled electric motors on the attic fans and told to contact Air Vent for a refund. To receive a refund, you would need to fill out an online registration and verification form with photos of the recalled fan. However, if you’ve been injured as a result of a recalled attic fan motor, you should contact Moll Law Group to find out whether you have grounds to bring a product liability lawsuit for damages.

Product liability lawsuits may be brought when a product that causes injury or death is defective in terms of its manufacturing, design, or marketing. In most cases, these lawsuits require experts to weigh in on whether there was a defect; the defect must have caused the plaintiff’s injuries. If, for example, you suffered disfiguring burns as a result of a fire caused by an attic fan, you likely could bring a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of the attic fan.

We may be able to recover both economic and noneconomic damages if we can establish liability for personal injury or wrongful death stemming from a recalled attic fan. These damages can vary by state and circumstances. Economic damages could include hospital bills, therapy, lost wages, replacement services, and out-of-pocket costs. Noneconomic damages could include pain and suffering, mental distress, emotional anguish, disfigurement, and lost earning capacity.

Call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group to determine whether you have grounds to sue for damages. We are dedicated to fighting for injured consumers around the country. Complete our online form or call us at 312.462.1700.