Millions of electric motors used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans have been recalled after reports of burning or fire, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Thursday.

The CPSC said around 2.9 million electric motors distributed by Air Vent are included in the recall.

The impacted motors were sold online and nationwide at various stores, including ABC Supply, Lowe's and Beacon, from August 2003 through December 2013. The price ranged from $74 to $92.

The motors included in the recall were only sold during the aforementioned time period and will have one of the following model numbers: 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.

The electric motors can also be identified b

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