Flex-a-lite replacing fuse holders

tbyrne · August 22, 2004

Flex-a-lite, one of the largest manufacturers of automotive cooling products, has become aware of a possible problem in the fuse holder on some of their electric fans. The models include #270, 280, 282, 290, 292, 295, 298 sold from May 2002 to July 2004 which included the fuse assembly produced by Che Yen Industrial Co., Ltd.. Flex-a-lite has discovered that the fuse was manufactured improperly and could cause electric fan control module failure, improper electric fan operation or worst case, the fuse body melting or catching on fire. Although Flex-a-lite has not had one instance of a fire, they are taking a pro-active stance and want to replace the faulty fuse holder with a new fuse and holder (part #31282) free of charge.

Flex-a-lite urges anyone with the above mentioned fans to contact them and install the new fuse holder immediately. The fuse holder simply splices in place of the old holder and is crimped into position between the wire and connector. If you need more information, or to contact Flex-a-lite, they can be reached at Flex-a-lite Consolidated, 1-800-851-1510, or (253) 922-2700. Fax number (253) 922-0226. P.O. Box 580, Milton, WA 98354.

duffy · August 24, 2004

I had one that messed up. My wife went in shopping while the mother-in-law sat in the truck with out son. The truck started getting hot so she shut if off. My wife called so I had her check the fuse and she said the fuse was fine but the holder had melted on one side. I think it just wasn't making good contact and got really hot. I had her rotate the fuse 180* and put it back in to see if it would work and it did. She made it home ok and I went and got a circuit breaker instead of big fuse and holder. No problems since.

linda · August 24, 2004

Although Flex-a-lite has not had one instance of a fire, they are taking a pro-active stance and want to replace the faulty fuse holder with a new fuse and holder (part #31282) free of charge.

Wait a minute TOM, i thought that the way we should deal with things like this is WAIT until something happens until a response is made. In this case, we should wait till a fire occurs before we react.....i thought that was the way people wanted it now?

LOL. Im sorry, i couldnt resist....on another note, im glad they are making a move on the situation early...i know a few who have one of the models you posted......I will let them know of the situation. Thanks TOM.