CPSCSeptember 30, 2005

CPSC, Greenheck Fan Corp. Announce Recall of

CPSC, Greenheck Fan Corp. Announce Recall of Ventilation Units

Why was CPSC, Greenheck Fan Corp. Announce Recall of recalled?

LUX 3/8-inch spinlock bolts supplied with these units may not have been properly heat treated, which can result in the bolts breaking. Bolt failure during lifting for rooftop installation or after installation could cause the unit or components to fall and injure bystanders.

What should I do if I have this product?

LUX spinlock bolts in affected units will be replaced at no cost to the end user. Contact: Affected sales representatives and original equipment manufacturers are being contacted directly. For additional information, contact Greenheck at (800) 931-6579 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email [email protected]

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
Greenheck Sidewall, Rooftop and Centrifugal Inline Ventilation Units
Company
Greenheck Fan Corp., of Schofield, Wis.
Quantity
About 4,200 ventilation units
Sold at
Independent sales representatives and original equipment manufacturers, from August 2004 through July 2005.
Recall date
September 30, 2005
Incidents / injuries
Greenheck is aware that 309 LUX bolts that have failed in the field. There are no reports of ventilation units falling or any injuries.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

Affected units are Sidewall, Rooftop and Centrifugal Inline ventilation units built between August 11, 2004 and April 29, 2005, containing 16-thread-per-inch 3/8-inch by ¾-inch spinlock bolts with LUX head markings. Affected model numbers are RBU, RBUMO, RDU, RB/R, SB/S, and BSU 360-420 with serial numbers 04HXXXXX through 05DXXXXX. The model and serial numbers are found on metal identification plate on the units.

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