Air exchangers
CPSC Recall #15-025 — November 13, 2014
Product
Air exchangers
Description
The motor in the air exchangers with and without heat recovery can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Hazard
The motor in the air exchangers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Venmar Ventilation has received four new reports in relation to this recall expansion. In the previous recalls, Venmar Ventilation reported 26 incidents, for a total of 30. Out of these 30 incidents, five took place in the U.S. and 25 took place in Canada. All incidents resulted in fires and more than $1.1 million in property damages. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
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.
Sold At
Air exchangers with heat recovery were sold at heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 2002 through May 2008 for between $700 and $2,500. Air exchangers without heat recovery were sold at heating, plumbing, and building supply distributors nationwide from January 2002 through July 2009 for between $350 and $850.
Manufactured In
Canada