Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
What was recalled
Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators are designed to exchange air between the inside and outside of a building or home in order to provide fresh air. The recall includes the following brand names and model numbers: Brand Model Number Flair 150/300 Compact, 300/600 Compact Venmar 6LC, HRV600i, 12LC, HRV1200i PrepAir PrepAir600i, PrepAir1200i vanEE 6LC, 12LC Carrier 62AA-064---101XX, 62AA-127---101XX York VIXRDXXA01 Heil VRC 300 Compact, VRC 600 Compact Aston HRV600i, HRV1200i Broan HRV650, HRVl150 Venmate 600H, 1200H The "X" in the model number can be either a letter or a number. The model number is written on a silver or black label on the outside panel.
Hazard
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Injuries
Venmar CES has received three reports of ventilator motors overheating, resulting in fires which caused property damage.
Made in
Canada
Where it was sold
- Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1991 through July 2007 for between $1,700 and $2,000.
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