CPSC2012-02-03
Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
Unitary Products Group (UPG), a division of York International Corp., of York, Pa.
Hazard
The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the furnace 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
Nationwide between 1995 and 2000 as original equipment in manufactured homes and as replacement furnaces in manufactured homes.
Affected count
About 223,600 in the U.S. and 2,400 in Canada (previously recalled in November 2004)
Injuries reported
The firm has received reports of 393 incidents, including some involving extensive property damage that could be related to these hazards, 366 of those reports were received after the November 2004 recall announcement. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
Consumer contact
For more information, including information about installation issues that may lead to the hazard, contact 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/2012/Fire-Concerns-Prompt-York-International-to-Reannounce-Recall-of-Gas-Furnaces-for-Manufactured-HomesDon't want to check this manually?
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