Product Recall Number: 11-240
Why was Air Exchangers recalled?
The motor in the air exchangers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 11-240
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-06-06
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Air Exchangers
Description: This recall involves air exchangers sold under different brands that are used to circulate air in and out of the home. The metal air exchangers are painted blue or grey. Air exchangers included in the recall were manufactured from 1996 through 2001 and have brand and model information printed on the unit's rating plate or on the side of the unit. The following brand names and model numbers are included in the recall: Brand Model Venmar EA 20XXX, 41005, Air Exchanger Venmar AVS 4100X vanEE 1601510 Flair 41XXX Hush 1601510 Guardian by Broan AE60
Hazard Description: The motor in the air exchangers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 1,400 in the United States
Incidents: The firm has received nine reports of overheating incidents resulting in fires and property damage outside of the United States. No incidents have been reported in the United States.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using their air exchangers. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to request a free inspection and repair by a Venmar field technician.
Sold At: Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1996 through December 2001 for between $350 and $850.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Canada
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed