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Product recall · CPSCMarch 29, 2007Serious
Venmar Ventilation Inc. Heat Recovery Ventilators
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Venmar Ventilation toll-free at (866) 441-4645 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.venmar.ca
The product
This recall involves heat recovery ventilators made between October 2006 and August 2007, and have the following brand names and model numbers: Brand Models Venmar AEXX, EARC, 1XX, 30X, 40X, 40XXX Venmar AVS 1.X, 2.X, 30XX, 55XX Flair 30, 30XX, 55, 55XX, 85115 vänEE 10, 1XX, 100X, 20, 20XX, 30XX, 90 Conformax 300, 350, 400 NuTone NUTR130 Carrier Bryant VXXXXXXXXX, ERVXXXXXXX or HRVXXXXXXX Payne Day & Night VXXXXXXXXX Heil HEILXXXXX York 5263554XXXX Sears Brand OPTIMUM Guardian by Broan 100X, 200X Rheem Ruud Protech Weatherking 84-ERV100, 84-ERV200, 84-HRV100, 84-HRV200 The model numbers are written on a silver or black label on the outside of panel. The "X" digit used in the model numbers can be either a letter or a number.
Details
- Units affected
- About 32,000
- Recall date
- March 29, 2007
- Brand
- Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada
- What has been reported
- Venmar Ventilation has received four reports of ventilator motors overheating resulting in fires causing extensive property damage. One incident in Michigan reportedly resulted in about $1 million in damages.
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The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard”
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