CPSC2011-06-07
Venmar Ventilation Recalls Air Exchangers Due to Fire Hazard
Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Hazard
The motor in the air exchangers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using their air exchangers. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to request a free inspection and repair by a Venmar field technician.
Sold at
Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1996 through December 2001 for between $350 and $850.
Affected count
About 1,400 in the United States
Injuries reported
The firm has received nine reports of overheating incidents resulting in fires and property damage outside of the United States. No incidents have been reported in the United States.
Manufactured in
Canada
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Air Exchangers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the Venmar Ventilation toll-free at (866) 441-4645 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.venmar.ca
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Venmar-Ventilation-Recalls-Air-Exchangers-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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