Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
USVenmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: Venmar CES Inc., of Saskatoon, Canada
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators are designed to exchange air between the inside and outside of a building or home in order to provide fresh air. The recall includes the following brand names and model numbers: Brand Model Number Flair 150/300 Compact, 300/600 Compact Venmar 6LC, HRV600i, 12LC, HRV1200i PrepAir PrepAir600i, PrepAir1200i vanEE 6LC, 12LC Carrier 62AA-064---101XX, 62AA-127---101XX York VIXRDXXA01 Heil VRC 300 Compact, VRC 600 Compact Aston HRV600i, HRV1200i Broan HRV650, HRVl150 Venmate 600H, 1200H The "X" in the model number can be either a letter or a number. The model number is written on a silver or black label on the outside panel.
Affected Products
Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Venmar-CES-Inc-Recalls-Heat-Recovery-Ventilators-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a405b0ad949f4b5ca9ad2462e54d4677.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Heat Recovery Ventilator |
| Hazards › Name | The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Venmar CES has received three reports of ventilator motors overheating, resulting in fires which caused property damage. |
| Products › Name | Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators |
| Products › Type | Ventilators |
| Products › Category I D | 2221 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,400 |
| Recall I D | 4406 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately turn off the ventilator, disconnect it from the power supply, and contact Venmar CES to schedule a technician to install a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1991 through July 2007 for between $1,700 and $2,000. |
| Recall Date | 2008-08-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators are designed to exchange air between the inside and outside of a building or home in order to provide fresh air. The recall includes the following brand names and model numbers: Brand Model Number Flair 150/300 Compact, 300/600 Compact Venmar 6LC, HRV600i, 12LC, HRV1200i PrepAir PrepAir600i, PrepAir1200i vanEE 6LC, 12LC Carrier 62AA-064---101XX, 62AA-127---101XX York VIXRDXXA01 Heil VRC 300 Compact, VRC 600 Compact Aston HRV600i, HRV1200i Broan HRV650, HRVl150 Venmate 600H, 1200H The "X" in the model number can be either a letter or a number. The model number is written on a silver or black label on the outside panel. |
| Recall Number | 08369 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Venmar CES Inc., of Saskatoon, Canada |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Venmar CES toll-free at (866) 698-6283 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or visit the firm's Web site at www.venmarces.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |
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