Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-08-20). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 150/300, 300/600, 6LC, HRV600i, 12LC, HRV1200i…. About 3,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08369 |
| Published | 2008-08-20 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Ventilators |
| Products | Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators |
| Firm named in the title | Venmar CES Inc. |
| Firms | Venmar CES Inc., of Saskatoon, Canada (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Canada |
| Units (US) | 3,400 |
| Model numbers | 150/300, 300/600, 6LC, HRV600i, 12LC, HRV1200i, PrepAir600i, PrepAir1200i, 62AA-064---101XX, 62AA-127---101XX, VIXRDXXA01, 300, 600, HRV650, HRVl150, 600H, 1200H |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1991 through July 2007 for between $1,700 and $2,000. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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 injuries
Venmar CES has received three reports of ventilator motors overheating, resulting in fires which caused property damage.
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