CPSCOctober 13, 1999

CPSC, York International Corp. Announce Recall of York

CPSC, York International Corp. Announce Recall of York International Corporation Diamond 80 Furnaces

Why was CPSC, York International Corp. Announce Recall of York recalled?

Because of inadequate gluing, the insulation surrounding the heat exchanger can separate from the cabinet wall of the furnace, and fall onto the heat exchanger. This could cause surrounding combustible material and drywall to catch on fire, which has the potential to cause burn injuries and deaths.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should contact their local York dealer immediately to schedule a free repair visit. Contact: For more information, consumers should call York International/UPG Technical Services toll-free at (877) 874-7378 between 8 a.m and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday, or visit the York web site at www.york.com/upgsafe/safety.htm

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
York International Corporation Diamond 80 downflow mid-efficiency furnaces
Company
York International Corp., of York, Pa.
Quantity
About 12,000
Sold at
York dealers sold these furnaces nationwide, from May 1994 through July 1996, for about $680.
Recall date
October 13, 1999
Incidents / injuries
York International and CPSC are aware of 11 incidents involving this furnace, including five fires causing $74,000 in property damage.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

These furnaces were sold under the brand names York, Fraser-Johnston, Luxaire and Moncrief. The furnaces were sold with the model numbers P2DP, PBKD and XEDO2, and with serial numbers beginning with EECM through EGEM. The model number and serial number can be found on a label inside the furnace cabinet.

Open official CPSC notice Latest recalls