CPSC Recall in 2021: Intertex Recalls Blower Fans Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 21-182

Date: August 18, 2021

Product Name: B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans

Recall 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. 

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

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

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.

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In:

China