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Recalled Heat Recovery Ventilator -
Recalled Heat Recovery Ventilator -
Recalled Heat Recovery Ventilator
The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.
About 1,100
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 website at www.venmar.ca.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 1,100 Heat Recovery Ventilators. The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.
Name of Product: Heat Recovery Ventilators
Units: About 1,100
Manufacturer: Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Hazard: The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.
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 |
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.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.
Consumer 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 website at www.venmar.ca.
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.
None reported.
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
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