The Brief

Nearly 3 million electric motors for attic fans have been recalled because they may short circuit and cause a fire.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there have been 159 reports of burning or fire linked to the recalled fan motors, made by Air Vent Inc. of Dallas.

Fan motors recalled

The fan motors were sold online and at various stores and wholesalers nationwide, including ABC Supply, Lowe’s and Beacon, for $74-$92.

By the numbers:

The recall includes electric motors used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans sold only from August 2003 through December 2013 with 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.

What they're saying:

The CPSC says the recalled attic fan motors can be

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