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Product Recall Number: 12-102

Why was Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes recalled?

The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.

Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
Here's product recall specific data for Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes.

  • Product Recall Number: 12-102

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2012-02-01

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes

  • Description: The recall involves Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T brand furnaces. The furnaces are silver with white access panels. "Coleman," "Coleman Evcon" and "Red T" brand names are located on the middle of the front access panel. The model number is written on a faceplate, found by removing both front access panels. The faceplate is found mounted on the left inside surface behind the lower panel. Models included in the recall are: DGAM075BDD DGAM075BDE DGAM075BDF DGAT070BDD DGAT070BDE DGAT070BDF DGAT075BDD DGAT075BDE DGAT075BDF DLAS075BDD DLAS075BDE DLAS075BDF

  • Hazard Description: The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 223,600 in the U.S. and 2,400 in Canada (previously recalled in November 2004)

  • Incidents: The firm has received reports of 402 incidents, including some involving extensive property damage that could be related to these hazards. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled furnaces and contact UPG to schedule a free inspection and receive a $100 towards the cost of a new replacement UPG furnace, if the inspected furnace is included in the recall. Previously repaired units are not eligible for the refund.

  • Sold At: Nationwide between 1995 and 2000 as original equipment in manufactured homes and as replacement furnaces in manufactured homes.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Unitary Products Group (UPG), a division of York International Corp., of York, Pa.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: U.S.

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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