The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·81017·Announced 1981-06-09

MMG Miller Mobile Home Gas Furnaces Recalled for Carbon Monoxide Risk

HOME Division of Lear Siegler is repairing MMG Miller gas furnaces used in mobile homes because corroded vent systems may leak carbon monoxide, posing a risk of death or poisoning.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that CPSC has been informed of 19 deaths associated with carbon monoxide leakage from these furnaces. Per the rubric, if reported deaths exist anywhere in the source text, the score is 5 regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

The HOME Division of Lear Siegler, Inc. is conducting a repair program for approximately 55,000 MMG "Miller"-brand gas furnaces manufactured for use in mobile homes. These furnaces, which were produced from 1964 through 1971 or converted to liquid propane or natural gas, may pose a risk of death or poisoning by leaking carbon monoxide gas if portions of the vent system corrode.

The hazard arises from corrosion in the flue-pipe extension and vent system, which may permit carbon monoxide gas to be emitted into living areas. CPSC has been informed of 19 deaths since 1969 associated with carbon monoxide leakage from these specific MMG model furnaces. The furnaces were sold exclusively for use in mobile homes either as original equipment or as replacement appliances.

Consumers should check their gas furnaces for the "Miller" brand name on the top of the louvered door. To identify an MMG model, consumers should open the door and determine if the large vertical pipe inside is approximately five inches across. If so, or if uncertain, consumers should call the manufacturer's toll-free number at 1-800-253-3874 (or 1-616-394-4326 in Michigan) to arrange for the free installation of a new flue-pipe extension.

The recalled product

Product
MMG Miller gas furnaces
Manufacturer
HOME Division of Lear Siegler
Category
Consumer Product — Home Heating
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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