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

Recalled October 13, 1999 · CPSC recall 00003 · York

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should contact their local York dealer immediately to schedule a free repair visit.

Units

About 12,000

Incidents / injuries

York International and CPSC are aware of 11 incidents involving this furnace, including five fires causing $74,000 in property damage.

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.

What to do

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

Product

York International Corporation Diamond 80 downflow mid-efficiency furnaces

Manufacturer(s)

York International Corp., of York, Pa.

Retailers

York dealers sold these furnaces nationwide, from May 1994 through July 1996, for about $680.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →