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Product Recall Number: 08-136

Why was Heat Recovery Ventilators recalled?

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

Heat Recovery Ventilators
Here's product recall specific data for Heat Recovery Ventilators.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-136

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-12-12

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Heat Recovery Ventilators

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 1,100 Heat Recovery Ventilators. The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Heat Recovery VentilatorsUnits: About 1,100Manufacturer: Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, CanadaHazard: The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves heat recovery ventilators made between October 2006 and August 2007, and have the following brand names and model numbers:BrandModelsVenmar40225Venmar AVS457XX, 16016XX, 43XXX, 451XX, 45400, 45709IEH, C32042Vane458XX, 16016XX, 43405, 43828, 45405, 45808Rheem, Ruud, Protech84-ERVXXX, 84-HRVXXXCarrierERVCCLHU1200, HRVCCLHA1250, HRVCCSVU1200, ERVCCLHU1150,HRVCCLHA1150, HRVCCLVU1150, HRVCCLVU1200, HRVCCSVU1150BryantERVBBLHU1200, HRVBBLHA1250, HRVBBSVU1200BroanERV200HC, HRV200H, HRV100HSold at: 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.Manufactured in: CanadaRemedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Venmar Ventilation toll-free at (866) 441-4645 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.venmar.ca.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Inspect, Repair

  • Units: About 1,100

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.

  • Sold At: 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.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Canada

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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