CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Second Recall of Ceiling Fans
CPSC recall 04198. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These ceiling fans were assembled without the proper wire insulation sleeving, which could result in exposed wiring. Consumers could receive an electrical shock during installation or removal.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should contact Vaxcel to verify if they have one of the recalled ceiling fans and to receive a free replacement ceiling fan if they do. To avoid the risk of shock while checking or removing a recalled fan, consumers should turn off the power source to the fan. Consumers are encouraged to use a professional electrician. Vaxcel will reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in removing recalled fans.
CPSC recall 04198 has the recall date 13 Aug 2004. The notice names the firm Vaxcel International. The recall has about 1,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Fans.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,200 |
| Description | These down-rod-mount, dual-motor, 36-inch ceiling fans were sold in chrome, stone white, brush nickel, polished brass, antique brass, or weathered patina finishes. Model number 355-6645 is printed on the box and on a label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan. The brand names of the fans are "Aire Tek" and "Turn-of-the- Century Apollo Series" which is written on the packaging only. A label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan displays the File Number "E215078," the UL Listing Mark, and the model number 355-6645. Vaxcel had previously recalled the same model fan sold under the "Aire Tek" brand name. |
| Product | Ceiling Fans with Light, 1,200, Fans |
| Sold at | Menards stores nationwide, between January 2002 and May 2002, for between $350 and $450. |
| Manufacturer | Vaxcel International Co. Ltd |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,200Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Fans
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Vaxcel International
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2003 | CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Ceiling Fan |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04198The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04198. https://recallregister.com/product/2668-cpsc-vaxcel-international-co-ltd-announce-second-recall-of-ceiling-fan/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04198 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Menards stores nationwide, between January 2002 and May 2002, for between $350 and $450.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04198?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
1,200
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Taiwan