The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·07143·Announced 2007-03-29

Venmar Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard

Venmar Ventilation is recalling about 32,000 heat recovery ventilators because the motors can overheat and cause fires. Consumers should unplug the units and contact the manufacturer for repair.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported incidents causing extensive property damage, including one incident with approximately $1 million in damages, which aligns with the rubric criterion for significant property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Venmar Ventilation Inc. is recalling approximately 32,000 heat recovery ventilators manufactured between October 2006 and August 2007. The recall involves units sold under various brand names, including Venmar, Flair, Conformax, NuTone, Carrier Bryant, Payne, Heil, York, Sears, Rheem, Ruud, Protech, and Weatherking. The specific model numbers are listed on a silver or black label on the outside panel of the unit.

The hazard exists because the motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire risk. Venmar Ventilation has received four reports of ventilator motors overheating, resulting in fires that caused extensive property damage. One incident in Michigan reportedly resulted in about $1 million in damages.

These ventilators were sold nationwide through heating, plumbing, and building supply distributors from January 1991 through December 2001 for between $700 and $2,500. Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. They should then contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.

The recalled product

Product
Heat Recovery Ventilators
Manufacturer
Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — HVAC / Ventilation
Hazard
Affected units
32,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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