Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 07143 · Mar 29, 2007 · Venmar Ventilation Inc.
32,000
units affected
32,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07143
- Date
- Mar 29, 2007
- Company
- Venmar Ventilation Inc.
- Units affected
- 32,000
- Product
- Heat Recovery Ventilators
- Product type
- Ventilators
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1991 through December 2001 for between $700 and $2,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled heat recovery ventilators?
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.