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Panasonic Shines the Spotlight on Design with

New WhisperRecessed LED™

Industry’s quietest and most energyefficient design solution for fan/LED light combinations now available

Key Messages:

  • Panasonic upgrades the WhisperRecessed™ ventilation fan to include a model with LED lighting
  • Ventilation fan is hidden above the ceilingbehind a recessed can light, offering the look of an architectural grade recessed ceiling light
  • Adjustable recessed LED lamp minimizes glare and integrated dual 4” or 6” duct adapter simplifies installation
  • Can be used to comply with ASHRAE 62.2, LEED, CalGreen and CA Title 24

Newark, New Jersey (July 28, 2014) –Panasonic Eco Products Divisionintroduces the WhisperRecessed LED™, a fan and LED lamp combination that provides builders, remodelers and architects with an even more efficient ventilation option with an elegant design. The popular WhisperRecessed™isnowofferedwith a replaceableGU14Wbase LED lamp.

The WhisperRecessed LED™ incorporates an ENERGY STAR® certified downlight into a powerful 80 CFM fan that exhausts indoor pollutants, allergens, and moisture from the air using only 20.5W.The adjustable recessed LED lamp helps minimize glare, and LED lamps in general use about 75% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and last at least 35 times longer.Operating at exceptionally quiet noise levels as low as 0.7 sones at .25”w.g. static pressure, the WhisperRecessed LED™ is the industry’s quietest and most efficient ENERGY STAR® certified recessed fan/LED lightavailable.

“At Panasonic, we are constantly looking at ways to not only increase the power and efficiency of our ventilation fans, but are also conscious of the intricate aesthetics of home design,” said Patricia Monks, Product Manager, Panasonic Eco Solutions North America. “The WhisperRecessed LED™ provides architectsand design professionals with a ventilation option that effectively exhausts pollutants that are retained in air-tight homes, but virtually disappears in the ceiling, contributing tocleaner air, cleaner design, and a cleaner environment.”

The architectural-grade, WhisperRecessed LED™includes Panasonic’s integrated dual duct adapter which gives the contractor the ability to install it in a 4” or 6” duct without having to purchase an additional adapter.Whisper Recessed LED™ is UL listed for tub/shower enclosure when used with a GFCI protected circuit. Additionally, UL labeled WhisperRecessed LED™is IC-rated, a label that indicates to professionals that the lighting fixture can be installed with direct contact with insulation. Panasonic Eco Products Division stands behind WhisperRecessedLED™with a three-year warranty.

For more information about Panasonic ventilation fans, please visit us.panasonic.com/ventfans.

About Panasonic Eco Solutions North America

Panasonic Eco Solutions North America is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC). The company develops and provides customized and integrated technology-based energy solutions for customers in both the public and private sector.

Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources and protect our environment through the company’s Eco Ideas programs. Panasonic was the only Consumer Electronics company to be listed in the top ten brands on the Interbrand Best Global Green Brands 2011 ranking. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicdirect; additional company information for media is available at

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