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UL warns of potential electric shock hazard with ceiling fan
UL encourages consumers to stop using this ceiling fan immediately and return it to the place of purchase. This information is in addition to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall, dated Sept. 25, 2003, where ceiling fans with the brand name "Aire Tek" and Model 355-6645 were recalled by the distributor, Vaxcel International Co., Ltd. To view the original CPSC recall, visit www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml03/03193.html. Name of product: "Turn of Century Apollo Series," Model 355-6645. The product may also be sold under the name "Aire Tek," Model 355-6645. Units: 1200 Manufacturer: Vaxcel International Trading Co., Ltd. of Taipei, Taiwan. Date of manufacturer: January 2002 to August 2002. Hazard: The ceiling fan was assembled without the proper wire insulation sleeving, posing an electric shock hazard to users. Identification: On the ceiling fan: A label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan displays the File Number "E215078," the UL Listing Mark and model number "355-6645." On the packaging: The box for the ceiling fan displays the brand name "Turn of the Century." The description "Apollo Series" can be found in the lower left hand corner. "Model 355-6645" is displayed in the top right corner of the box. The UL Listing Mark also appears on the box. Sold at: Menards stores What you should do: If you believe that you may have a ceiling fan identified in this notice, return it to the place of purchase. If the ceiling fan is already installed in your home, stop using it immediately to avoid the risk of an electric shock. Contact a qualified electrician to verify the markings and remove the fan. Consumer Contact: Call Vaxcel International Co., Ltd. at +1-800-482-9235 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that has evaluated products, materials and systems in the interest of public safety for 109 years. More than 17 billion UL Marks appear on products each year, and more than 18,000 types of products are tested at UL's five U.S. laboratories. Worldwide, the UL family of companies and its network of service providers include more than 47 laboratory, testing and certification facilities.
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., USA, Jan. 9., 2004 - Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is notifying consumers that ceiling fans sold under the brand name "Turn of the Century Apollo Series," model number 355-6645, bear unauthorized UL Marks, do not meet UL requirements and, due to assembly without the proper electrical insulation, may pose an electric shock hazard to users. The products were distributed by Vaxcel International Co., Ltd.