Venmar recalls air exchangers (1996-2001) due to fire risk from motor overheating. Consumers must stop using and contact Venmar for free repair.
The motor in the air exchangers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Venmar is recalling air exchangers made between 1996 and 2001 because the motor can overheat and cause a fire. This affects homeowners who use these units for home ventilation.
The motor in these air exchangers can overheat and start a fire if not properly maintained. This fire hazard occurs because the motor design in older models doesn't dissipate heat effectively.
Homeowners who own air exchangers made between 1996 and 2001 are affected. Those using the units for home ventilation are most at risk.
Check for blue or grey paint on the metal unit. Look for brand and model numbers on the rating plate or unit side. The units were made from 1996 through 2001.
Immediately turn off and stop using your air exchanger to prevent fire risk.
Reach out to Venmar Ventilation to request a free inspection and repair by a field technician.
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.
Venmar EA 20XXX, 41005, Air Exchanger AVS 4100X, Flair 41XXX, Hush 1601510, and Guardian by Broan AE60.
The affected air exchangers were manufactured from 1996 through 2001.
Check for blue or grey paint on the metal unit. Look for brand and model numbers on the rating plate or unit side.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Venmar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 691 — Venmar Air Exchangers Hello, I own a Air Exchangers that is covered by recall 691 from Venmar. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
