Gable-Mounted Attic Fan Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a Fast Track recall of about 2.9 million electric motors on August 28, 2025. The motors are used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans. Air Vent Inc. of Dallas, Texas distributed them. Only motors with five listed model numbers and a distinctive vent pattern are covered. The safety cutoff inside the motor may pose a fire hazard, according to CPSC. Owners should stop using the recalled motors and contact Air Vent for a refund. Air Vent will ask you to register online with photos of the motor. The recall is still open. CPSC has not said it has ended.

Latest Gable-Mounted Attic Fan Recall Updates

August 28, 2025: CPSC Announces Air Vent Motor Recall

CPSC announced Air Vent‘s recall covering roughly 2.9 million electric motors used in attic fans sold nationwide. The agency warned of a possible fire hazard from the motor’s safety cutoff [1]. The announced remedy is a refund, and consumers were told to stop using the motors immediately and contact Air Vent for it. The notice lists the recall as a Fast Track recall.

Which Gable-Mounted Attic Fans Are Affected?

Electric motors used in gable-mounted and roof-mounted attic fans are affected, and the CPSC notice gives these identifiers:

• The five motor models covered by the recall are DOW-136-0-34-XIN, DOW-136-0-26-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN, DOW-136-0-40-XIN-3/4″, and D-RE-PSC-127/20-4P1SP, though the notice does not say where the model number is printed on the motor.
• Recalled motor vents align on the outer ring of the motor end bell in an alternating pattern of two long vents then two short vents.
• The motors were sold only in-store and online from August 2003 through December 2013 at various stores and wholesalers nationwide, including ABC Supply, Lowe’s, and Beacon.

Why Were the Gable-Mounted Attic Fans Recalled?

The electric motors were recalled because the motor’s safety cutoff may pose a risk of short circuit and fire hazard while in use. That is CPSC’s hazard statement. The notice gives no further engineering explanation and names no cause beyond the safety cutoff. CPSC lists the recall as number 25-451. CPSC’s product name for the recall is electric motors for gable- and roof-mounted attic fans.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

The firm has received 159 reports of incidents related to the recalled attic fan motors involving burning or fire. No injuries have been reported. The notice says the firm received them, and it lists Air Vent as the distributor. The notice states no cutoff date for the reports. Reports to the firm are not proof that a motor caused every incident.

What Should Consumers Do?

Take these steps if you own a motor that may be recalled:

1. Stop using the recalled motors immediately, as CPSC advises, and call Air Vent toll-free at 877-247-4878, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, about a refund.
2. Fill out the online registration form with photos of the recalled attic fan motor for verification [2].
3. Once the photos confirm a recalled motor, the consumer will receive a refund, according to the CPSC notice.
4. Air Vent also posts recall details online. Open the ventilation page named in the CPSC notice and click the Important Safety Information link [3].
5. Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov, or call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 800-638-8270).

Frequently Asked Questions

How Does the Air Vent Online Registration for the Attic Fan Motor Recall Work?

Air Vent’s online registration for the attic fan motor recall starts with questions on whether you are potentially affected. The first asks if your house was built after 2013, with answers Yes, No or Unsure. It does not say the recall has ended, been completed or been expanded.

Does the Notice State a Refund Amount, Deadline, or Timeline?

The CPSC notice states no refund amount, no registration deadline, and no refund timeline for owners. The store prices it lists, about $74 and $92, are the prices the motors sold for, not refund amounts.

Does the Recall Cover Replacement Motors?

The recall covers replacement motors for the same fans, according to the company’s registration page. The page also says motors without the distinctive vent pattern on the end bells are not subject to the recall.

How Should I Check the Attic Fan Motor Safely?

You should check the attic fan motor safely by using the caution the registration page urges. It advises proper lighting, suitable clothing, footwear and protective equipment. It also says to watch your step, avoid weak or unstable flooring, and avoid exposed wires, mechanical systems, and sharp objects.

Who Made the Recalled Attic Fan Motors?

The recalled attic fan motors were manufactured in China, according to the CPSC notice. The notice gives the country of manufacture and does not name a factory or another manufacturer.

Can I Sue Air Vent over a Gable-Mounted Attic Fan Fire?

Whether you can sue the company over a gable-mounted attic fan fire depends on the facts of your case. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation, so an individual legal review comes first. Nothing here promises any result.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Electric-Motors-for-Gable-and-Roof-Mounted-Attic-Fans-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Distributed-by-Air-Vent
2. https://powermaxmotorrecall.expertinquiry.com
3. https://gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/ventilation-category/