CPSC Recall in 2014: Air Movers Recalled by Packaging Tape Inc. Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 14-125

Date: March 06, 2014

Product Name: Air movers/blowers

Recall Description:

The motor on the recalled CleanFreak air mover/blowers can overheat. The products are used to dry floors in commercial and residential buildings.

Hazard Description:

The air mover/blower's thermal switch can fail and cause the motor to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 2,800

Incidents:

Packaging Tape is aware of eight reports of incidents, including four reports of fire, one of which was associated with about $225,000 reported in property damage.

Sold At:

Packaging Tape warehouses in Wisconsin and online at www.CleanFreak.com, www.AirMovers.com, www.FloorBuffers.com  and www.PTIPackaging.com  from February 2008 through December 2010 for about $145.

Manufactured In:

China