Thursday, June 9, 2011

Venmar Ventilation Air Exchangers, Circulators

http://wemakeitsafer.com/Venmar-Ventilation-Air-Exchangers-Circulators-Recall-098303-411279

Venmar Ventilation Air Exchangers, Circulators

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What is the problem?

The motor in the air exchangers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Instance(s) of fires, property damage have been reported.


How can I tell if I own this product?

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:
BrandModel
VenmarEA 20XXX, 41005, Air Exchanger
Venmar AVS4100X
vanEE1601510
Flair41XXX
Hush1601510
Guardian by BroanAE60


These items were sold new+ at Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1996 through December 2001 for between $350 and $850.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:
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.

For additional information, contact the Venmar Ventilation toll-free at (866)441-4645 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.venmar.ca

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