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

Recalled December 13, 2007 · CPSC recall 08136 · Venmar Ventilation

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.

Units

About 1,100

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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

What to do

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

Product

Heat Recovery Ventilators

Manufacturer(s)

Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada

Retailers

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.

Made in

Canada

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