Nutone fans
11 reports to CPSC, the latest made Nov 20, 2024. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
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- 11reports to CPSC
- Nov 20, 2024the latest report was made
- Jul 12, 2011the earliest
- 9with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Nutone
- Maker
- Broan - NuTone, LLCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- FansCPSC’s product type: Fans (code 380), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2022 | 1 |
| August 2020 | 1 |
| May 2019 | 1 |
| May 2017 | 1 |
| November 2016 | 1 |
| December 2014 | 1 |
| February 2013 | 1 |
| November 2012 | 1 |
| October 2012 | 1 |
| July 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
- First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- No one hurt 7 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
- No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
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No one hurt Made Nov 20, 2024, sent to the company Nov 26, 2024, published by CPSC Dec 11, 2024
The product, in the report: NuTone heater/fan/light/night light QTXN Series model # QTXN110HL off white
I have a heater,vent fan,light fixture in my bathroom ceiling which was installed mid 2006. Recently I heard a loud crash , in the middle of the night, and came to find the 19” x 14” cover had fallen and smashed onto the floor. the cover was held up with two screws which were still in place . The heavy plastic cover appears to have become brittle and broke away from the screws. Had anyone been in that bathroom at the time there would have been serious head injuries or worse. This unit still works but was not in use at the time of the cover failure. the product was a NuTone QTXN heater/fan/light/night light model# QTXN110HL . I contacted the company and they sent me new covers as I have two of these units an am worried that the other cover might fail. My concern is that anyone else having an older unit might have the same failure even though the unit itself is in good working condition.
- Model
- model QTXN110HL
- UPC
- 26715 16619
- Serial number
- ?
- Bought from
- Nu Tone co.
- Bought
- Jul 20, 2006, about then
- Where
- Morgantown, West Virginia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand NuTone, made or sold by Broan - NuTone, LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No incident, no one hurt Made Oct 24, 2022, sent to the company Oct 28, 2022, published by CPSC Nov 14, 2022
The product, in the report: Bathroom exhaust fan, heater, and light.
About two years ago we had a bathroom renovated and the contractor installed a NuTone model 665RP heater/fan/light. On Wednesday 10/19/2022 I discovered that the plastic grill was partially melted. Since I had vacuumed dust from the unit the previous week, I knew that this was something new. I communicated with the manufacturer, providing pictures and a description of the problem. They insisted that this was not a fire hazard even though enough heat had been generated to melt the plastic grill. After much back and forth they informed me that problem was because the unit’s housing was 1/8” from being flush with the ceiling. It was supposed to be flush. There was no indication in the installation instructions that the tolerances were this close and that even the slightest deviation could result in a fire hazard. Truth be known, I think the unit is either defective or poorly designed, and they simply don’t want to stand behind their product. They offered to send me a new grill but said that it would probably melt also.
- Model
- 665RP
- Where
- Tallmadge, Ohio: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 75, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand NuTone, made or sold by Broan - NuTone, LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- No Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 15, 2020, sent to the company Oct 14, 2020, published by CPSC Oct 8, 2020
The product, in the report: Broan - NuTone ceiling fan. I believe it was most like the model 688. https://www.broan-nutone.com/en-us/product/ventilationfans/688
I am the assigned fire investigator for a house fire in Lacey, WA. A ceiling fan manufactured by NuTone was involved in a house fire causing significant damage to the attic space and second floor of a home. I believe that the fire was most likely caused by a mechanical failure of the unit. It was wired as a whole house vent fan that operated on a schedule throughout the day to exhaust air from the single family residence. The house was built in 2009 so the age of the fan was likely 11-12 years old.
- Where
- Lacey, Washington: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand NuTone, made or sold by Broan - NuTone, LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made May 18, 2019, sent to the company Jun 6, 2019, published by CPSC Jun 20, 2019
The product, in the report: Nutone Model 665N comination heater/ventilator/light for installation in bathroom ceiling.
Combination heater/ventilation/light in bathroom ceiling overheated causing a fire that required intervention of Fire Department.
- Model
- Model 665N
- Serial number
- Not Known
- Bought from
- Not Known, Massachusetts
- Where
- South Hadley, Massachusetts: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Nutone, made or sold by Broan - NuTone, LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made May 15, 2017, sent to the company Jul 19, 2017, published by CPSC Aug 2, 2017
The product, in the report: bathroom fan Model 696N-R02 B Unit
A Nutone brand bathroom fan Model 696N-R02 B Unit likely caused a house fire. No injury occurred.
- Model
- 696N-R02 B Unit
- Where
- Victor, United States: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Nutone, made or sold by Broan - NuTone, LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Nov 30, 2016, sent to the company Dec 8, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 22, 2016
The product, in the report: NuTone fan Model 696N-R02 B unit 115/120v 60 Hz 0.7 amps 50 cfm, 4 Scnes
City of Worcester Fire Department Report of Investigation Address: [REDACTED] Zip Code: [REDACTED] Time: 19:01 Date: 22 NOV 2016 Inc.#: [REDACTED] Owners Name: [REDACTED] D.O.B. xxxxxxx Address: [REDACTED] Phone#: xxxxxxxxx City / Town: [REDACTED] State: [REDACTED] Zip: [REDACTED] Insurance Company: [REDACTED] Phone: [REDACTED] Address: [REDACTED] State: [REDACTED] Zip: [REDACTED] Insurance Agent: [REDACTED] Phone: [REDACTED] Address: [REDACTED] State: [REDACTED] Zip: [REDACTED] Occupants’ Name: Apt#. Phone # D.O.B. Vacant apartment [REDACTED] N/A N/A [REDACTED] xxxxxxxxxxxx Utilities: Tripped breaker #23 left in tripped position. Nothing more affected Gas Shut Off: Yes ( ) No ( ) N/A Unit #: Electric Shut Off: Meter ( ) Pole ( ) Breakers ( ) No ( X ) Unit #: Water Shut Off: Yes ( ) No ( X ) Unit #: Alarm Systems: None Sprinkler Present: Yes ( ) No ( X ) Activated: Yes ( ) No ( X ) Detectors Present: Yes ( ) No ( X ) Activated: Yes ( X ) No ( ) Suppression Other: Yes ( ) No ( X ) Standpipes Activated: Yes ( ) No ( X ) Construction Type: Type V Building Size: 960 sf-[REDACTED] Damaged Area: Fire damage to windowless bedroom, smoke/soot damage throughout property Estimate of Loss: $10,000 Injuries: None Fatalities: Firefighter: Yes ( ) No (X ) Transported Firefighter: Yes ( ) No ( X ) Civilian: Yes ( ) No ( X ) Transported Civilian: Yes ( ) No ( X ) Report of Investigation On 22 NOV 2016 at 19:15 hours the Fire Investigation Unit was requested to respond to [REDACTED] for a fire investigation. Scene access was by exigent circumstances, while fire crews were still working on scene. Weather at the time was 29°F, clear skies with winds from the WNW @ 14 MPH. Upon arrival I was met and briefed at the scene by the IC, [REDACTED], [REDACTED]. Chief [REDACTED] detailed the WFD response and actions taken to the incident. The 911 caller was located in [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] had called her apartment maintenance person because she had a smoke odor and found soot coming out of her bathroom shower fixture. The maintenance man was [REDACTED] (xxxxxxxxxx). He observed the soot and smelled the odor and dialed 911. Capt [REDACTED], commander of [REDACTED], was the first arriving WFD unit. He stated that there was an odor of smoke in [REDACTED] which is located on the second floor. After finding no cause for this odor or soot in [REDACTED], he ordered [REDACTED] to check the unit below this unit. [REDACTED] was commanded by Acting Lt. [REDACTED]. Acting Lt. [REDACTED] reported a neighbor said the unit was vacant. He forced the unit door open and observed soot covering all surfaces of the vacant unit. Further investigation revealed an extinguished fire in a bedroom ceiling. The adjoining walls were opened up in units [REDACTED] to check for fire extension until the companies were satisfied there was no active hidden fire. Statements were obtained from the involved persons. [REDACTED] resident [REDACTED] was interviewed. She stated that she and her children had left the apartment at 05:30 hours. She returned briefly at 08:15 hours and at this time smelled the odor of smoke and heard alarms sounding in the downstairs unit which she knew to be vacant. She called her maintenance person; [REDACTED] who told her there was no concern because the fire department had already checked the property prior to her call and found a problem in the adjacent building. [REDACTED] then left for the day and returned at 17:30 hours to find soot on her shower fixture and the odor of smoke. She again called [REDACTED] who did respond to the unit this time and observed the conditions. [REDACTED] was interviewed. [REDACTED] is the maintenance person for 22 of the 46 units within this complex. He does not have any affiliation with this fire unit. [REDACTED] has worked at this complex for 15 years and stated that he was aware of several fires that were caused by the ventilation fans located in the windowless bedrooms and common hallways. He reported that all these fans were installed in the same manner and of the same equipment when the building complex was first constructed. He also reported that as a result of his own testing and comparisons these fans did not have a thermal cut off switch within the unit, unlike the bathroom fans with lights that did have thermal cutoff switches. He opined that all the ventilation fans were dangerous and subject to overheating. [REDACTED] (xxxxxxxxxx,xxxxxx) of [REDACTED] is the unit owner and she was interviewed at the scene. [REDACTED] purchased the unit on this day for $75,750, paying cash with no mortgage recorded. (Wdrd Book [REDACTED]; [REDACTED]). [REDACTED] did not have property insurance for this unit. She was advised that there may be an insurance claim under the master insurance policy, therefore she should not damage the fan or electrical wiring until it was approved and examined by the insurance company. The master insurance policy is held by [REDACTED] through the [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] is the local agent. A systematic scene examination was then initiated in the area of least to most damage. No exterior damage was found on the building. Smoke staining was visible on the interior window surfaces of [REDACTED]. Interior examination of [REDACTED], located directly above the fire unit showed evidence of soot emitting from the shower head pipe fixture and concentrations of soot on the ventilation fan surfaces. Fire crews opened the walls in the area of the utility chase to check for fire extension. No fire extension was found in [REDACTED]. The interior examination of [REDACTED] revealed smoke and soot covering all exposed surfaces of the unit. Fire crews opened walls in the master bathroom to check for fire extension from the windowless bedroom. Upon entering the fire bedroom fire damage was observed to the carpet that appears to result from melting and pooling of a smoldering fire. The ceiling in the area of the ventilation fan was fire damaged with partial wallboard collapse. Fire crews pulled additional wallboard and insulation down from between the ceiling joists to expose the extent of the extinguished fire. The ceiling joists showed extensive char and fire extension to adjoining surfaces. The ceiling fan showed fire and heat patterns and the electrical wires were also burned. Closer examination of the collapsed wallboard show smoke only on the interior surface indicating the fire began above the surface of the ceiling. The electrical wires were examined in detail. No beading was located on the electrical wires to signify an electrical arc or fault. Electrical wire damage was consistent with thermal exposure. The bedroom circuit breaker (#23) was found in the tripped position, also consistent with thermal exposure. Fire patterns on the ceiling fan housing indicate a heating event in the lowest portion of the fan motor area. The bedroom electrical switch near the door was in the on position. MRIRS reports indicate that the Worcester Fire Department did respond to an alarm incident ([REDACTED]) at this building at 06:41 hours. Fire companies noted a smoke condition and alarms sounding in [REDACTED]. As they investigated the smoke condition cleared prior to locating the source. The building alarm was reset by the responding responsible party. The fire department left with no alarms sounding. Based upon information obtained during this investigation it is believed within a reasonable degree of fire investigative certainty that the origin of this fire is the area of the NuTone ventilation fan and the cause of the fire is undetermined. The ignition source could not be identified. Faulty electrical wiring or a defective fan motor could not be determined without destructive examination. The first fuel ignited is most likely the thermoplastic cover, or dust contained within the grill. The ignition sequence is the thermal runaway of the ignition source. There is no evidence indicating a set fire. The burns on the carpet are caused by thermoplastic resin drop down fire that ignited a slow moving smoldering fire. This fire self-extinguished when it became ventilation limited by consuming all the available oxygen in the room. The incomplete combustion of the smoldering fire covered all unit surfaces with soot. [REDACTED], xxxxxxxxxx is the Trustee for the [REDACTED]. He was advised of the findings of this fire and it was recommended to him to change all the fans in the common area and windowless bedrooms-24 fans in total and to add CO alarms within dwelling units. He was also advised that several of the emergency lights were not functioning and needed repairs. A complaint was filed with Fire Prevention for an Inspector to follow up with this repair. This fire has been ruled undetermined and the case is closed pending further information that may warrant its reopening. All additional names, photos, phone numbers, personal information, witness statements, full narratives and notes are in FIU file or investigation report. A notice of this fire and suspected product defect was made to the Consumer Product Safety Council. Assisting Agencies: Agency: Name: None Additional Fire Investigators: None Evidence Collected: Yes: ( ) No: ( X ) Type: Sent To: N/A Date: Date: Origin: Bedroom ceiling fan area Cause: Undetermined Investigators Name: [REDACTED], MA-CFI Signature: [REDACTED] Date: 29 NOV 2016
- Model
- Nutone ventilation fan
- Serial number
- Model 696N-R02 B unit
- Where
- Worcester, Massachusetts: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Nutone, made or sold by Broan - NuTone, LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 2, 2014, sent to the company Dec 9, 2014, published by CPSC Dec 23, 2014
The product, in the report: bathroom ceiling exhaust fan with light
bathroom ceiling exhaust fan with lght caught fire when off. Fire appeared to have started in area where bulb socket is attached to housing. Not sure what caused ignition.
- Model
- 763 RLN “B” Unit
- UPC
- unknown
- Serial number
- unknown
- Where
- shelton, Connecticut: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Nutone, made or sold by Broan - NuTone, LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Feb 25, 2013, sent to the company Mar 7, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 21, 2013
The product, in the report: Combination ceiling fan and light. A very common model similar or identical to the 665RP: http://www.nutone.com/products/product/e3544720-ea29-4072-bc08-35a03d8636e5
I am the co-tenant of a single-family house that recently had a serious fire. The apparent cause was the failure of a Nutone bathroom exhaust fan/light. The fan had started to make make a squeaking noise shortly before the incident. It appears that the motor overheated and charred adjacent ceiling joists until they caught fire. The fan also dropped burning pieces of the plastic from the grill, setting the bathroom rug on fire and in turn triggering the smoke alarm. The more dangerous portion of the fire progressed into the attic. Firefighters stopped the fire and paramedics treated the house occupants for minor smoke inhalation. The Arlington fire marshal indicated his report will designate the fan as the cause of the fire. We have photographs and what we could recover of the fan unit.
- Model
- unknown (665RP?)
- Serial number
- unknown
- Where
- Arlington, Virginia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 10, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Friend /
Neighbor / Co-worker - As this report names them
- Brand Nutone, made or sold by Broan - NuTone, LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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No one hurt Made Nov 13, 2012, sent to the company Nov 20, 2012, published by CPSC Dec 5, 2012
The product, in the report: This is a self contained heat/vent/light unit mounted in the bathroom ceiling.
On Monday, November 5, 2012, Dartmouth Fire District 3 responded to a fire at [REDACTED] in Dartmouth, MA. Upon investigating, we found a small fire located in a ceiling fan in a bathroom unit. This is the second similar incident involving these units in this building. The fire was extinguished and the unit was removed. It appears that there is inadequate room for venting dust and debris.
The unit is located at:
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- Model
- Model# 665P, 660P, 605P series “B” unit
- UPC
- Unknown
- Serial number
- Unknown
- Where
- Dartmouth, Massachusetts: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Nutone, made or sold by Broan - NuTone, LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Oct 24, 2012, sent to the company Oct 31, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 22, 2012
The product, in the report: Nutone Bathroom Ceiling Fan model LS - 100SE. I am not sure where the serial number would be located on this unit; I think it is LR-10839
My Nutone Bathroom ceiling fan [located in my bedroom bathroom] started making a squeaking noise about a week ago. I took it down and cleaned as best I could, what appeared to be dust. It was not as noisy, but still made a bit of a squeaking noise; like a squeaky fan belt. I left my home about 2:45, for a 3:00 pm appointment. I returned about 4:20. When I went into my bedroom, I heard a low humming noise. I thought it might be the hallway bathroom fan, or, the basement bathroom fan, which are directly next to and beneath my bathroom. When I stepped into my bathroom, I realized that although I didn’t hear MY fan, the noise was coming from my bathroom. I looked and the switch was in the ON position. The humming was coming from my ceiling fan. I immediately turned the fan off, and went to get a screwdriver to remove the fan. Upon removing the fan, it was so hot that it burned the tip of my left ring finger; I almost dropped the whole unit on myself. I have a minute blister on my fingertip as a result of the heat on this unit’s motor. [REDACTED]. It took the unit about 45-60 minutes to cool down. I attempted to do a search for this unit on the CPSC website and do not think it is on there, however, someone should look into this. I am saving this unit, and will contact Lowe’s tomorrow.
- Model
- LS - 100SE
- Serial number
- LR-10839
- Bought from
- Lowes
- Where
- Spokane, Washington: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 50, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Nutone, made or sold by Broan - NuTone, LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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First aid Made Jul 12, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 3, 2011
The product, in the report: NuTone Ventilator Fan model # 8832SA
I bought and installed a bathroom ventilator fan, NuTone Model #8832SA. The wiring connection box has an access opening that is too small to work safely with -- even with my medium-sized hands. And it’s too small to wire the connections using tightly-fitting construction safety gloves. So when I wired the connections, my left palm touched the razor sharp and unfiled sheet metal edges of the fan housing, resulting in a one-inch bleeding gash on my palm. The electrical connection box also has sharp sheet metal edges that nick and cut fingers. I would like to send you photos.
THIS PRODUCT, AND ITS SISTER MODELS 8832WH AND 8833, NEEDS TO BE RECALLED.
- Model
- 8832SA
- UPC
- 784891218361
- Serial number
- n/
a - Bought from
- Amazon.com
- Bought
- Jul 8, 2011
- Where
- Falls Church, Virginia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 52, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand NuTone, made or sold by Broan - NuTone, LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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