CPSC2008-08-20
Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
Venmar CES Inc., of Saskatoon, Canada
Hazard
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1991 through July 2007 for between $1,700 and $2,000.
Affected count
About 3,400
Injuries reported
Venmar CES has received three reports of ventilator motors overheating, resulting in fires which caused property damage.
Manufactured in
Canada
Products
Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Venmar-CES-Inc-Recalls-Heat-Recovery-Ventilators-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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