Refund policy

Our Promise—and the Fine Print Behind It

Every Tempest fan, saw, and training tool leaves our factory with more than a serial number — it carries our commitment to unmatched performance and reliability. If a defect in materials or workmanship ever keeps your Tempest product from doing its job, we will repair or replace it—fast and at no cost to you. That’s how we stand behind the gear that first responders trust with their lives.

What the Limited Warranty Does Cover

  • Repair or replacement of any Tempest-manufactured part proven to be defective under normal, intended use.
  • All labor performed by Tempest technicians or an authorized Tempest service partner.

Where the Warranty Cannot Apply

To keep the promise fair to every customer, the warranty does not extend to damage or failures resulting from:

  • Misuse, mishandling, or neglect (including improper maintenance)
  • Incorrect installation or unauthorized modifications/attachments
  • Accidents, natural disasters, or operation outside listed specifications
  • Service, adjustment, or repair performed by anyone other than Tempest or an authorized Tempest agent
  • Third-party components such as engines, motors, and batteries—in these cases, you’re protected by the original manufacturer’s warranty

We engineer each product for decades of duty in the harshest environments. When properly used and maintained, your Tempest equipment is built to last—and our warranty proves we’re ready to back that claim every step of the way.

Warranty Summary

The warranties below apply to the products manufactured or branded by Tempest or its affiliated brands within the Leader Group. Thirdparty engines, motors, or batteries warranties are noted separately.

All warranties are applied from ship date.

Ventilation Fans & Blowers

Product Family

Warranty

Key Exclusions / ThirdParty Coverage

Gasoline-Powered Fans

5 years

Engine: 2 years (engine manufacturer)

Electric Fans

2 years

Motor: 1 year (motor manufacturer)

Battery Fans – VS1.x Series

5 years

Electronics & motor: 1 year

Tempest Liion battery:
2 years or 300 charge cycles

DeWALT / Milwaukee / HURST batteries & chargers: per OEM warranty (~3 years)

Battery Fan – BB16

3 years

Electronics & motor: 3 years

Tempest BB16 battery:
1 year or 500 charge cycles

Standard Industrial Fans

5 years

Electric motor & drive: 1 year

 

Mobile Ventilation Units (MVU)

Component

Warranty

Ventilator & structural frame

5 years

Scissorlift system

5 years

Rotation system

5 years

Hydraulic system*

1 year

Engine

2 years (engine manufacturer)

*Hydraulic warranty excludes hoses, filters, fluid, and labor.

Optional Extended Warranty

Covers pumps, motors, hydraulic cylinders (excludes hoses, fluid, filters, labor)

 

Rescue & Cutting Tools

Product

Warranty

Exclusions

VentMaster® Chainsaws

1 year

Guide bars & chains

VentMaster® CutOff Saws

1 year

Blades

 

Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs)

Component

Warranty

Camera body & electronics

5 years

Batteries

6 years

Sensor core

10 years

 

Training Equipment

Product

Warranty

Notes

Smoke Machine – DUSK 1

1 year

 

Smoke Machines – LEADER 3 & 5

5 years

 

Flame Generators

1 year

Igniter & batteries: 6 months

 

Safety / Stabilization Gear

Product

Warranty

Sentry (collapse monitoring)

2 years

WASP (wallangle sensor)

2 years

 

Search & Rescue Electronics

Product

Warranty

Battery Coverage

Search & Rescue cameras, listening devices, etc.

2 years

Rechargeable batteries:
1 year

 

Foam Proportioning Systems

Product

Warranty

LeaderMix proportioners

2 years

CAF & UPRIM (ECOCAF) units

2 years

 

Fluorine-Free Foam

Product

Warranty

Shelf Life

BIOEX fluorinefree foam concentrates

10 years

20 years (shelf life)*

*When stored in unopened original containers under recommended conditions.