"Coleman," "Coleman Evcon," and "Red T" gas furnaces
CPSC Recall #05-047 — November 14, 2004
Product
"Coleman," "Coleman Evcon," and "Red T" gas furnaces
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Unitary Products Group (UPG) of York International Corp., of York, Pa. is voluntarily recalling about 226,000 gas furnaces. These furnaces can overheat, causing heat-exchanger cracking, burn-through and, in extreme cases, furnace wrapper burn-through. This can lead to heating and possible burning of the drywall and other combustibles adjacent to the furnace, which poses a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.Name of product: Gas furnaces Units: About 226,000Manufacturer: The Unitary Products Group (UPG) of York International Corp., of York, Pa.Hazard: These furnaces can overheat, causing heat-exchanger cracking, burn-through and, in extreme cases, furnace wrapper burn-through. This can lead to heating and possible burning of the drywall and other combustibles adjacent to the furnace, which poses a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: UPG has received 27 reports of fires, some resulting in extensive property damage that could be related to these hazards. There have been no injuries reported. Description: The recall involves Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T brand furnaces. The furnaces are a silver color with white access panels. The "Coleman," "Coleman Evcon" and "Red T" brand names are located on the middle of the front access panel. These model furnaces with model numbers listed below are included in the recall:DGAM075BDDDGAM075BDEDGAM075BDF DGAT070BDDDGAT070BDEDGAT070BDF DGAT075BDDDGAT075BDEDGAT075BDF DLAS075BDDDLAS075BDEDLAS075BDF The model number is written on a nameplate, found by removing both front access panels. The nameplate is found mounted on the left inside surface behind the lower panel. Sold at: These furnaces were sold nationwide between 1995 and 2000 under the brand names of Coleman, Coleman Evcon, and Red T as original equipment in manufactured homes and as replacement furnaces in manufactured homes. Manufactured in: Wichita, Kan. Remedy: Consumers should not use the heating function of these furnaces until it has been inspected and repaired. Consumers should contact UPG to schedule a free inspection and repair of any furnace involved in the recall. Consumer Contact: For more information, call UPG toll-free at (888) 665-4640 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.dgatprogram.com. UPG Technical Services is also conducting a comprehensive notification and communications program and working with its distributors to locate owners. Firm's Media Contact: Helen Marsteller at (717) 771-7451
Hazard
These furnaces can overheat, causing heat-exchanger cracking, burn-through and, in extreme cases, furnace wrapper burn-through. This can lead to heating and possible burning of the drywall and other combustibles adjacent to the furnace, which poses a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
UPG has received 27 reports of fires, some resulting in extensive property damage that could be related to these hazards. There have been no injuries reported.
Remedy
Consumers should not use the heating function of these furnaces until it has been inspected and repaired. Consumers should contact UPG to schedule a free inspection and repair of any furnace involved in the recall.
Units Affected
About 226,000
Sold At
These furnaces were sold nationwide between 1995 and 2000 under the brand names of Coleman, Coleman Evcon, and Red T as original equipment in manufactured homes and as replacement furnaces in manufactured homes.
Manufacturer
The Unitary Products Group (UPG) of York International Corp., of York, Pa.
Manufactured In
Wichita, Kan.