Greenheck Sidewall, Rooftop and Centrifugal Inline Ventilation Units

CPSC Recall #05-605 — September 29, 2005

Recall #05-605 Date: September 29, 2005 Remedy: Replace

Product

Greenheck Sidewall, Rooftop and Centrifugal Inline Ventilation Units

Description

Affected units are Sidewall, Rooftop and Centrifugal Inline ventilation units built between August 11, 2004, and April 29, 2005, containing 16 thread-per-inch 3/8-inch by ?-inch spinlock bolts with LUX head markings. Affected model numbers are RBU, RBUMO, RDU, RB/R, SB/S, and BSU 360-420 with serial numbers 04HXXXXX through 05DXXXXX. The model and serial numbers are found on metal identification plate on the units.

Hazard

LUX 3/8-inch spinlock bolts supplied with these units may not have been properly heat treated, which can result in the bolts breaking. Bolt failure during lifting for rooftop installation or after installation could cause the unit or components to fall and injure bystanders.

Incidents / Injuries

Greenheck is aware that 309 LUX bolts that have failed in the field. There are no reports of ventilation units falling or any injuries.

Remedy

LUX spinlock bolts in affected units will be replaced at no cost to the end user.

Units Affected

About 4,200 ventilation units

Sold At

Independent sales representatives and original equipment manufacturers from August 2004 through July 2005.

Manufactured In

The LUX spinlock bolts supplied with the ventilation units were manufactured in Taiwan.