Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-03-29). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 1XX, 30X, 40X, 40XXX, 30XX, 55XX…. About 32,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07143 |
| Published | 2007-03-29 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Ventilators |
| Products | Heat Recovery Ventilators |
| Firm named in the title | Venmar Ventilation Inc. |
| Firms | Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Canada |
| Units (US) | 32,000 |
| Model numbers | 1XX, 30X, 40X, 40XXX, 30XX, 55XX, 85115, 100X, 20XX, 300, 350, 400, NUTR130 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1991 through December 2001 for between $700 and $2,500. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.
Incidents and injuries
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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