CPSCMarch 29, 2007

Venmar Ventilation Inc. Heat Recovery Ventilators recall: Fire Hazard

Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Venmar Ventilation Inc. Heat Recovery Ventilators recalled?

The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair. Contact: For additional information, contact Venmar Ventilation toll-free at (866) 441-4645 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.venmar.ca

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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
Heat Recovery Ventilators
Company
Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Quantity
About 32,000
Sold at
Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1991 through December 2001 for between $700 and $2,500.
Recall date
March 29, 2007
Incidents / injuries
Venmar Ventilation has received four reports of ventilator motors overheating resulting in fires causing extensive property damage. One incident in Michigan reportedly resulted in about $1 million in damages.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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 AEXX, EARC, 1XX, 30X, 40X, 40XXX Venmar AVS 1.X, 2.X, 30XX, 55XX Flair 30, 30XX, 55, 55XX, 85115 vänEE 10, 1XX, 100X, 20, 20XX, 30XX, 90 Conformax 300, 350, 400 NuTone NUTR130 Carrier Bryant VXXXXXXXXX, ERVXXXXXXX or HRVXXXXXXX Payne Day & Night VXXXXXXXXX Heil HEILXXXXX York 5263554XXXX Sears Brand OPTIMUM Guardian by Broan 100X, 200X Rheem Ruud Protech Weatherking 84-ERV100, 84-ERV200, 84-HRV100, 84-HRV200 The model numbers are written on a silver or black label on the outside of panel. The "X" digit used in the model numbers can be either a letter or a number.

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