A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08161. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled unit immediately and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free inspection and repair of the motor.
CPSC recall 08161 has the recall date 10 Jan 2008. The notice names the firm A.O. Smith Electrical Products. The recall has about 6,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Fans.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 6,300 |
| Description | The recalled electric motor is part of a residential whole-house exhaust fan that is typically mounted on the floor of an attic. The shutters of the fan are visible on the ceiling of the floor beneath the attic and must be opened and closed by the consumer. The motors were included with exhaust fans manufactured and distributed by Air Vent Inc. and Triangle Engineering of Arkansas Inc. "A.O. Smith," the model number, and the service date code are printed on the rating plate of the motor. The recall includes model numbers S56A30A54 and S56A30A97, and service date codes 032076M - 334076M, 03207JY - 33407JY, and YB07 - YL07. Units that have a sticker indicating that the unit has been rewired are not subject to this recall. |
| Product | Whole-house Exhaust Fan Electric Motors, About 6,300, Fans |
| Sold at | The recalled motors, included with the exhaust fans, were sold at home improvement stores nationwide or by professional installers or builders from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $3,000. |
| Manufacturer | A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,300Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Fans
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name A.O. Smith Electrical Products
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2008 | A. O. Smith Recalls Water Pump Motors Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08161The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08161. https://recallregister.com/product/4178-a-o-smith-recalls-exhaust-fan-electric-motors-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08161 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The recalled motors, included with the exhaust fans, were sold at home improvement stores nationwide or by professional installers or builders from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $3,000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08161?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,300
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Mexico