Safety regulator, Greenheck Fan Corp. Announce Recall of Ventilation Units
Recall 05605 · Sep 30, 2005 · Greenheck Fan Corp.
4,200
units affected
4,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05605
- Date
- Sep 30, 2005
- Company
- Greenheck Fan Corp.
- Units affected
- 4,200
- Product
- Greenheck Sidewall, Rooftop and Centrifugal Inline Ventilation Units
- Product type
- Ventilators
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
Affected units are Sidewall, Rooftop and Centrifugal Inline ventilation units built between August 11, 2004 and April 29, 2005, containing 16-thread-per-inch 3/8-inch by ¾-inch spinlock bolts with LUX head markings. Affected model numbers are RBU, RBUMO, RDU, RB/R, SB/S, and BSU 360-420 with serial numbers 04HXXXXX through 05DXXXXX. The model and serial numbers are found on metal identification plate on the units.
What can happen
LUX 3/8-inch spinlock bolts supplied with these units may not have been properly heat treated, which can result in the bolts breaking. Bolt failure during lifting for rooftop installation or after installation could cause the unit or components to fall and injure bystanders.
The fix
LUX spinlock bolts in affected units will be replaced at no cost to the end user.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Greenheck is aware that 309 LUX bolts that have failed in the field. There are no reports of ventilation units falling or any injuries.
- Sold at
- Independent sales representatives and original equipment manufacturers, from August 2004 through July 2005.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled greenheck sidewall, rooftop and centrifugal inline ventilation units?
LUX spinlock bolts in affected units will be replaced at no cost to the end user.
What is the hazard?
LUX 3/8-inch spinlock bolts supplied with these units may not have been properly heat treated, which can result in the bolts breaking. Bolt failure during lifting for rooftop installation or after installation could cause the unit or components to fall and injure bystanders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.