Venmar Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
Venmar Ventilation Inc. is recalling about 1,100 heat recovery ventilators because a thermal protector can fail, posing a potential fire hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Venmar Ventilation Inc. of Quebec, Canada, is recalling about 1,100 heat recovery ventilators. The recall involves units made between October 2006 and August 2007. The thermal protector in these units can fail, which poses a potential fire hazard to consumers.
The recalled ventilators were sold nationwide from October 2006 through December 2007 for between $700 and $2,500. They were distributed through heating, ventilating, and air conditioning wholesale distributors, dealers, contractors, and building supply stores. The units carry various brand names and model numbers, including Venmar, AVS, Vane, Rheem, Ruud, Protech, Carrier, Bryant, and Broan.
No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. They should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair. For additional information, consumers can call Venmar Ventilation toll-free at (866) 441-4645 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.venmar.ca.
The recalled product
- Product
- Heat Recovery Ventilators
- Manufacturer
- Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,100
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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