CPSC, Greenheck Fan Corp. Announce Recall of Ventilation Units
Reason for Recall / Hazard
LUX 3/8-inch spinlock bolts supplied with these units may not have been properly heat treated, which can result in the bolts breaking. Bolt failure during lifting for rooftop installation or after installation could cause the unit or components to fall and injure bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
Affected units are Sidewall, Rooftop and Centrifugal Inline ventilation units built between August 11, 2004 and April 29, 2005, containing 16-thread-per-inch 3/8-inch by ¾-inch spinlock bolts with LUX head markings. Affected model numbers are RBU, RBUMO, RDU, RB/R, SB/S, and BSU 360-420 with serial numbers 04HXXXXX through 05DXXXXX. The model and serial numbers are found on metal identification plate on the units.
Affected Products
Greenheck Sidewall, Rooftop and Centrifugal Inline Ventilation Units
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Greenheck-Fan-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Ventilation-Units |
| Title | CPSC, Greenheck Fan Corp. Announce Recall of Ventilation Units |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/875d6bfce9ed4b76a70a05e9feb62a30.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | LUX Bolt |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/54dbe9c530af40ab9d074a9a8bf36d04.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Rooftop Ventilation Unit |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fdbcca107eaa4ab4baa33583b9020148.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Centrifugal Inline Ventilation Unit |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/40b753451e084535a92dd60944d163bd.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Sidewall Ventilation Unit |
| Hazards › Name | LUX 3/8-inch spinlock bolts supplied with these units may not have been properly heat treated, which can result in the bolts breaking. Bolt failure during lifting for rooftop installation or after installation could cause the unit or components to fall and injure bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | Greenheck is aware that 309 LUX bolts that have failed in the field. There are no reports of ventilation units falling or any injuries. |
| Products › Name | Greenheck Sidewall, Rooftop and Centrifugal Inline Ventilation Units |
| Products › Type | Ventilators |
| Products › Category I D | 2221 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,200 ventilation units |
| Recall I D | 3131 |
| Remedies › Name | LUX spinlock bolts in affected units will be replaced at no cost to the end user. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent sales representatives and original equipment manufacturers, from August 2004 through July 2005. |
| Recall Date | 2005-09-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | Affected units are Sidewall, Rooftop and Centrifugal Inline ventilation units built between August 11, 2004 and April 29, 2005, containing 16-thread-per-inch 3/8-inch by ¾-inch spinlock bolts with LUX head markings. Affected model numbers are RBU, RBUMO, RDU, RB/R, SB/S, and BSU 360-420 with serial numbers 04HXXXXX through 05DXXXXX. The model and serial numbers are found on metal identification plate on the units. |
| Distributors › Name | Greenheck Fan Corp., of Schofield, Wis. |
| Recall Number | 05605 |
| Consumer Contact | Affected sales representatives and original equipment manufacturers are being contacted directly. For additional information, contact Greenheck at (800) 931-6579 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email Kathy.Lenard@greenheck.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |