Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-12-13). Hazards: fire. Models: 40225, 457XX, 16016XX, 43XXX, 451XX, 45400…. About 1,100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08136 |
| Published | 2007-12-13 |
| 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) | 1,100 |
| Model numbers | 40225, 457XX, 16016XX, 43XXX, 451XX, 45400, 45709IEH, C32042, 458XX, 43405, 43828, 45405, 45808, 84-ERVXXX, 84-HRVXXX, ERVCCLHU1200, HRVCCLHA1250, HRVCCSVU1200, ERVCCLHU1150, HRVCCLHA1150, HRVCCLVU1150, HRVCCLVU1200, HRVCCSVU1150, ERVBBLHU1200, HRVBBLHA1250, HRVBBSVU1200, ERV200HC, HRV200H, HRV100H |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Heating, ventilating and air conditioning wholesale distributors, dealers and contractors, and building supply stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2007 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 40225 Venmar AVS 457XX, 16016XX, 43XXX, 451XX, 45400, 45709IEH, C32042 Vane 458XX, 16016XX, 43405, 43828, 45405, 45808 Rheem, Ruud, Protech 84-ERVXXX, 84-HRVXXX Carrier ERVCCLHU1200, HRVCCLHA1250, HRVCCSVU1200, ERVCCLHU1150, HRVCCLHA1150, HRVCCLVU1150, HRVCCLVU1200, HRVCCSVU1150 Bryant ERVBBLHU1200, HRVBBLHA1250, HRVBBSVU1200 Broan ERV200HC, HRV200H, HRV100H
Hazard
The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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