CPSC2001-09-06
CPSC, York International Corporation Announce Recall of Gas Furnaces
York International Corporation, of York Pa.
Hazard
York's quality assurance and manufacturing investigation found these furnaces could have detached heat exchanger tubes. A separated heat exchanger tube could result in leakage of flue gases, including carbon monoxide, which could result in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these furnaces immediately and contact York for information in determining if the furnace is part of the recall. All installed furnaces will be inspected and furnaces with improperly fabricated heat exchanger tubes will be replaced at no cost to the consumer. York has notified the furnace distributors to contact consumers directly about the recall.
Sold at
York mid-efficiency 80 percent gas furnaces have been installed nationwide by independent installers and contractors.
Affected count
About 7,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Products
Gas furnaces sold under the York, Luxaire, and Coleman brand names
Consumer contact
Consumers may call York toll-free at (877) 874-7378 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-York-International-Corporation-Announce-Recall-of-Gas-FurnacesDon't want to check this manually?
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