articleThe Brief Millions of electric motors used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans have been recalled over fire risks. Nearly 3 million electric motors for attic fans have been recalled because they may short circuit and cause a fire. Fan motors recalledThe fan motors were sold online and at various stores and wholesalers nationwide, including ABC Supply, Lowe’s and Beacon, for $74-$92. What they're saying:The CPSC says the recalled attic fan motors can be identified by the distinctive vent pattern on the motor end bells. Recalled Electric Motor Vent Patterns and Unaffected Motor Vent Patterns (Recalled electric motor vents (depicted on the left) align on the outer ring of the motor end bell, as highlighted in yellow.