CPSC, York International Corp. Announce Recall of York International Corporation Diamond 80 Furnaces
USCPSC, York International Corp. Announce Recall of York International Corporation Diamond 80 Furnaces
Recalling Firm: York International Corp., of York, Pa.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
York International Corporation Diamond 80 downflow mid-efficiency furnaces
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2000/CPSC-York-International-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-York-International-Corporation-Diamond-80-Furnaces |
| Title | CPSC, York International Corp. Announce Recall of York International Corporation Diamond 80 Furnaces |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/york-furnace-1.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled York furnace |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/york-furnace-2.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled York furnace |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | York International and CPSC are aware of 11 incidents involving this furnace, including five fires causing $74,000 in property damage. |
| Products › Name | York International Corporation Diamond 80 downflow mid-efficiency furnaces |
| Products › Type | Furnaces |
| Products › Category I D | 1960 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 12,000 |
| Recall I D | 2287 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact their local York dealer immediately to schedule a free repair visit. |
| Retailers › Name | York dealers sold these furnaces nationwide, from May 1994 through July 1996, for about $680. |
| Recall Date | 1999-10-13T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 00003 |
| Manufacturers › Name | York International Corp., of York, Pa. |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-04-24T00:00:00 |
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