CPSC2007-03-29
Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Hazard
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.
Sold at
Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1991 through December 2001 for between $700 and $2,500.
Affected count
About 32,000
Injuries reported
Venmar Ventilation has received four reports of ventilator motors overheating resulting in fires causing extensive property damage. One incident in Michigan reportedly resulted in about $1 million in damages.
Manufactured in
Canada
Products
Heat Recovery Ventilators
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Venmar Ventilation toll-free at (866) 441-4645 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.venmar.ca
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Venmar-Ventilation-Inc-Recalls-Heat-Recovery-Ventilators-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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