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

Reported: March 29, 2007 Initiated: March 29, 2007 #07143

Product Description

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 AEXX, EARC, 1XX, 30X, 40X, 40XXX Venmar AVS 1.X, 2.X, 30XX, 55XX Flair 30, 30XX, 55, 55XX, 85115 vänEE 10, 1XX, 100X, 20, 20XX, 30XX, 90 Conformax 300, 350, 400 NuTone NUTR130 Carrier Bryant VXXXXXXXXX, ERVXXXXXXX or HRVXXXXXXX Payne Day & Night VXXXXXXXXX Heil HEILXXXXX York 5263554XXXX Sears Brand OPTIMUM Guardian by Broan 100X, 200X Rheem Ruud Protech Weatherking 84-ERV100, 84-ERV200, 84-HRV100, 84-HRV200 The model numbers are written on a silver or black label on the outside of panel. The "X" digit used in the model numbers can be either a letter or a number.

Reason for Recall

The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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 AEXX, EARC, 1XX, 30X, 40X, 40XXX Venmar AVS 1.X, 2.X, 30XX, 55XX Flair 30, 30XX, 55, 55XX, 85115 vänEE 10, 1XX, 100X, 20, 20XX, 30XX, 90 Conformax 300, 350, 400 NuTone NUTR130 Carrier Bryant VXXXXXXXXX, ERVXXXXXXX or HRVXXXXXXX Payne Day & Night VXXXXXXXXX Heil HEILXXXXX York 5263554XXXX Sears Brand OPTIMUM Guardian by Broan 100X, 200X Rheem Ruud Protech Weatherking 84-ERV100, 84-ERV200, 84-HRV100, 84-HRV200 The model numbers are written on a silver or black label on the outside of panel. The "X" digit used in the model numbers can be either a letter or a number.. Recalled by Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada. Units affected: About 32,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 29, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07143.