CPSC, York International Announce Recall of Gas Furnaces
USCPSC, York International Announce Recall of Gas Furnaces
Recalling Firm: The Unitary Products Group (UPG) of York International Corp., of York, Pa.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These furnaces can overheat, causing heat-exchanger cracking, burn-through and, in extreme cases, furnace wrapper burn-through. This can lead to heating and possible burning of the drywall and other combustibles adjacent to the furnace, which poses a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T brand furnaces. The furnaces are a silver color with white access panels. The "Coleman," "Coleman Evcon" and "Red T" brand names are located on the middle of the front access panel. These model furnaces with model numbers listed below are included in the recall: DGAM075BDD DGAM075BDE DGAM075BDF DGAT070BDD DGAT070BDE DGAT070BDF DGAT075BDD DGAT075BDE DGAT075BDF DLAS075BDD DLAS075BDE DLAS075BDF The model number is written on a nameplate, found by removing both front access panels. The nameplate is found mounted on the left inside surface behind the lower panel.
Affected Products
Gas Furnaces
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-York-International-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Gas-Furnaces- |
| Title | CPSC, York International Announce Recall of Gas Furnaces |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/furnace-front-access.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled furnace front access |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/furnace-nameplate.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Location of nameplate on recalled furnace |
| Hazards › Name | These furnaces can overheat, causing heat-exchanger cracking, burn-through and, in extreme cases, furnace wrapper burn-through. This can lead to heating and possible burning of the drywall and other combustibles adjacent to the furnace, which poses a fire and smoke hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | UPG has received 27 reports of fires, some resulting in extensive property damage that could be related to these hazards. There have been no injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | Gas Furnaces |
| Products › Type | Furnaces |
| Products › Category I D | 1960 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 226,000 |
| Recall I D | 2822 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should not use the heating function of these furnaces until it has been inspected and repaired. Consumers should contact UPG to schedule a free inspection and repair of any furnace involved in the recall. |
| Retailers › Name | These furnaces were sold nationwide between 1995 and 2000 under the brand names of Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T as original equipment in manufactured homes and as replacement furnaces in manufactured homes. |
| Recall Date | 2004-11-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T brand furnaces. The furnaces are a silver color with white access panels. The "Coleman," "Coleman Evcon" and "Red T" brand names are located on the middle of the front access panel. These model furnaces with model numbers listed below are included in the recall: DGAM075BDD DGAM075BDE DGAM075BDF DGAT070BDD DGAT070BDE DGAT070BDF DGAT075BDD DGAT075BDE DGAT075BDF DLAS075BDD DLAS075BDE DLAS075BDF The model number is written on a nameplate, found by removing both front access panels. The nameplate is found mounted on the left inside surface behind the lower panel. |
| Recall Number | 05047 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Unitary Products Group (UPG) of York International Corp., of York, Pa. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call UPG toll-free at (888) 665-4640 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.dgatprogram.com. UPG Technical Services is also conducting a comprehensive notification and communications program and working with its distributors to locate owners. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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