CPSCDecember 13, 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 thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.

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

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
Heat Recovery Ventilators
Company
Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Quantity
About 1,100
Sold at
Heating, ventilating and air conditioning wholesale distributors, dealers and contractors, and building supply stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2007 for between $700 and $2,500.
Recall date
December 13, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
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 40225 Venmar AVS 457XX, 16016XX, 43XXX, 451XX, 45400, 45709IEH, C32042 Vane 458XX, 16016XX, 43405, 43828, 45405, 45808 Rheem, Ruud, Protech 84-ERVXXX, 84-HRVXXX Carrier ERVCCLHU1200, HRVCCLHA1250, HRVCCSVU1200, ERVCCLHU1150, HRVCCLHA1150, HRVCCLVU1150, HRVCCLVU1200, HRVCCSVU1150 Bryant ERVBBLHU1200, HRVBBLHA1250, HRVBBSVU1200 Broan ERV200HC, HRV200H, HRV100H

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