Recall: Ceiling Fans Recalled by Vaxcel International Co. Ltd.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2003 Release # 03-193

Company Phone Number: (800) 482-9235 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. Announce Recall of Ceiling Fan

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Ceiling Fans

Units: 1,200

Distributor: Vaxcel International Co. Ltd., of Glendale Heights, Ill.

Hazard: About 80 of these units were improperly assembled with a metal sleeve that could cause exposed wiring. If this occurs, consumers are at an increased risk of receiving an electrical shock during installation or removal.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: These dual-motor, 36-inch ceiling fan were sold in chrome, stone white, brush nickel, polished brass, antique brass, or weathered patina finishes. Model number 355-6645 is printed on a label located on the central housing of the ceiling fan. The brand name of the fan, "Aire Tek" is written on the packaging only.

Sold at: Independent retail lighting stores nationwide between January 2002 and May 2002 for between $350 and $450.

Manufactured in: Taiwan.

Remedy: Consumers should contact Vaxcel to determine if their unit is defective. A free, replacement ceiling fan will be provided to consumers with defective units. To avoid the risk of shock while removing a recalled fan, consumers are encouraged to use a professional electrician. Vaxcel will reimburse consumers up to $75 for charges incurred in removing recalled fans.

Consumer Contact: Call Vaxcel at (800) 482-9235 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.