Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08369 · Aug 20, 2008 · Venmar CES Inc.
3,400
units affected
3,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08369
- Date
- Aug 20, 2008
- Company
- Venmar CES Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,400
- Product
- Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators
- Product type
- Ventilators
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators are designed to exchange air between the inside and outside of a building or home in order to provide fresh air. The recall includes the following brand names and model numbers: Brand Model Number Flair 150/300 Compact, 300/600 Compact Venmar 6LC, HRV600i, 12LC, HRV1200i PrepAir PrepAir600i, PrepAir1200i vanEE 6LC, 12LC Carrier 62AA-064---101XX, 62AA-127---101XX York VIXRDXXA01 Heil VRC 300 Compact, VRC 600 Compact Aston HRV600i, HRV1200i Broan HRV650, HRVl150 Venmate 600H, 1200H The "X" in the model number can be either a letter or a number. The model number is written on a silver or black label on the outside panel.
What can happen
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately turn off the ventilator, disconnect it from the power supply, and contact Venmar CES to schedule a technician to install a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Venmar CES has received three reports of ventilator motors overheating, resulting in fires which caused property damage.
- Sold at
- Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1991 through July 2007 for between $1,700 and $2,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled light commercial heat recovery ventilators?
Consumers should immediately turn off the ventilator, disconnect it from the power supply, and contact Venmar CES to schedule a technician to install a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.