Greenheck Sidewall, Rooftop and Centrifugal Inline Ventilation Units

CPSC Recall #05-605 — September 29, 2005

Recall Summary

Recall Number05-605
Recall DateSeptember 29, 2005
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedAbout 4,200 ventilation units
Manufactured InThe LUX spinlock bolts supplied with the ventilation units were manufactured in Taiwan.

Where It Was Sold

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

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 Instructions

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

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.

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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.