CPSC2004-11-15
CPSC, York International Announce Recall of Gas Furnaces
The Unitary Products Group (UPG) of York International Corp., of York, Pa.
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 226,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Gas Furnaces
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-York-International-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Gas-Furnaces-Don't want to check this manually?
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