Intertex Recalls Blower Fans Due to Fire Hazard

B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans

Date of Recall

2021-08-18

CPSC Release Number

21-182

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 29,500 (In addition, about 5,000 were sold in Canada)

Sold By

Home Depot and Menard's nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Home Depot.com from February 2013 through December 2017 for about $200.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

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.  

Description

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. 

Remedy

Repair

Consumer Contact

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 [email protected] or online at www.b-air.com/VP33recall or  www.b-air.com and click on the VP-33 recall banner for more information.  

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