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Fire / OverheatingDecember 13, 2007CPSC #08136

Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Ventilators
Units affected
1,100
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves heat recovery ventilators made between October 2006 and August 2007, and have the following brand names and model numbers: Brand Models Venmar 40225 Venmar AVS 457XX, 16016XX, 43XXX, 451XX, 45400, 45709IEH, C32042 Vane 458XX, 16016XX, 43405, 43828, 45405, 45808 Rheem, Ruud, Protech 84-ERVXXX, 84-HRVXXX Carrier ERVCCLHU1200, HRVCCLHA1250, HRVCCSVU1200, ERVCCLHU1150, HRVCCLHA1150, HRVCCLVU1150, HRVCCLVU1200, HRVCCSVU1150 Bryant ERVBBLHU1200, HRVBBLHA1250, HRVBBSVU1200 Broan ERV200HC, HRV200H, HRV100H

Hazard

The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

Canada

Where it was sold

  • Heating, ventilating and air conditioning wholesale distributors, dealers and contractors, and building supply stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2007 for between $700 and $2,500.

Photos

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