Venmar Ventilation Recalls Air Exchangers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11240 · Jun 7, 2011 · Venmar Ventilation
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11240
- Date
- Jun 7, 2011
- Company
- Venmar Ventilation
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- Air Exchangers
- Product type
- Air Purifiers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves air exchangers sold under different brands that are used to circulate air in and out of the home. The metal air exchangers are painted blue or grey. Air exchangers included in the recall were manufactured from 1996 through 2001 and have brand and model information printed on the unit's rating plate or on the side of the unit. The following brand names and model numbers are included in the recall: Brand Model Venmar EA 20XXX, 41005, Air Exchanger Venmar AVS 4100X vanEE 1601510 Flair 41XXX Hush 1601510 Guardian by Broan AE60
What can happen
The motor in the air exchangers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using their air exchangers. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to request a free inspection and repair by a Venmar field technician.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received nine reports of overheating incidents resulting in fires and property damage outside of the United States. No incidents have been reported in the United States.
- Sold at
- Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1996 through December 2001 for between $350 and $850.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled air exchangers?
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using their air exchangers. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to request a free inspection and repair by a Venmar field technician.
What is the hazard?
The motor in the air exchangers 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.