Venmar Ventilation Recalls Air Exchangers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-06-07). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 20XXX, 41005, 4100X, 1601510, 41XXX, AE60. About 1,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11240 |
| Published | 2011-06-07 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-06 |
| Product category | Air Purifiers |
| Products | Air Exchangers |
| Firm named in the title | Venmar Ventilation |
| Firms | Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Canada |
| Units (US) | 1,400 |
| Model numbers | 20XXX, 41005, 4100X, 1601510, 41XXX, AE60 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1996 through December 2001 for between $350 and $850. |
Description
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
Hazard
The motor in the air exchangers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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 injuries
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.
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