CPSC recall · Reported August 20, 2008
Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Venmar Ces Inc., of Saskatoon, Canada recalled Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators are designed to exchange air between the insid….
Venmar CES Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Venmar Ces Inc., of Saskatoon, Canada in August 20, 2008. Reason: The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off the ventilator, disconnect it from the power supply…. Verify recall #08369 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Venmar Ces Inc., of Saskatoon, Canada issued this CPSC recall-The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers..
- None
- agency class
- August 20, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08369 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators are designed to exchange air between the inside and outside of a building or home in order to provide fresh air. The recall includes the following brand names and model numbers: Brand Model Number Flair 150/300 Compact, 300/600 Compact Venmar 6LC, HRV600i, 12LC, HRV1200i PrepAir PrepAir600i, PrepAir1200i vanEE 6LC, 12LC Carrier 62AA-064---101XX, 62AA-127---101XX York VIXRDXXA01 Heil VRC 300 Compact, VRC 600 Compact Aston HRV600i, HRV1200i Broan HRV650, HRVl150 Venmate 600H, 1200H The "X" in the model number can be either a letter or a number. The model number is written on a silver or black label on the outside panel.
Reason for recall
The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately turn off the ventilator, disconnect it from the power supply, and contact Venmar CES to schedule a technician to install a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08369 |
| Date reported | August 20, 2008 |
| Date initiated | August 20, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Venmar Ces Inc., of Saskatoon, Canada |
| Affected scope | About 3,400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately turn off the ventilator, disconnect it from the power supply, and contact Venmar CES to schedule a t…
- Check the recall number (08369) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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