More than 53,000 air blowers manufactured by EDIC of Los Angeles have been recalled after four incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blowers’ internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat. The recall involves air movers/blowers that are used to dry floors in homes and other buildings. “Aqua Dri” is printed on the top of some of the air movers. Model “3004AD” or model “3004ADxxx” (with additional letters) is printed on the serial number plate on the back of the units.

Model numbers with “N” are not included in this recall. The air movers’ plastic housing measures about 18 inches high by 18 inches long by 18 inches deep and has a 25-foot yellow electrical cord. Users should immediately stop using the blowers and contact EDIC for a free repair kit. For additional information, contact the company toll-free at (888) 289-8720 between 8:30 a.m. through 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or by fax at (323) 667-0144, by email at recall@edic-usa.com or visit the company’s website at www.EDIC-USA.com.