CPSC Recall in 1997: CPSC, NuTone Inc. Announce Recall of Ceiling Exhaust Fan and Light Units
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), NuTone Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio, is recalling more than 500,000 Ceiling Exhaust Fan and Light units. The light socket in these units could be wired incorrectly, which presents an electrical shock hazard when replacing the light bulb.Consumers can continue to use the fan and light units but should not attempt to change the light bulb or examine the units, unless the power has been turned off at the circuit breaker.CPSC and NuTone are not aware of any injuries involving these fan and light units. This recall is being conducted to prevent shock-related injuries.This recall involves the NuTone models 663LN, 663LNMP, 663LNB, 669L, 669LB, VF305C and VF307C Ceiling Exhaust Fan and Light units, which are wired to remote wall switches. When installed, the white grill of the fan/light units protrudes from the ceiling in a shallow "V" shape. The grill measures 12 1/4 inches long by 10 3/4 inches wide. It has a white light lens at its center with air intake vents on each side. The NuTone name and model number are not visible on the grill, but are listed on the installation instructions and on the cardboard packaging.
The light socket in these units could be wired incorrectly, which presents an electrical shock hazard when replacing the light bulb.
CPSC and NuTone are not aware of any injuries involving these fan and light units. This recall is being conducted to prevent shock-related injuries.
