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HOME or MILLER brand gas-fired furnaces

CPSC Recall #87-005 - February 2, 1987

Recall Summary

Recall Number87-005
Recall DateFebruary 2, 1987
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedApproximately 250,000

Product

HOME or MILLER brand gas-fired furnaces

Description

WASHINGTON, DC -- Roof vent caps on certain HOME or MILLER brand gas-fired furnaces installed in mobile homes are being replaced free of charge by Lear Siegler, Inc., as a precaution against accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.In voluntary cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the HOME Division of Lear Siegler, Inc., of Holland, Michigan, has initiated a program to replace the roof jack (vent) caps on as many as 250,000 gas-fired furnaces. The program covers furnaces manufactured prior to May 1979. Mobile home owners should first check their liquid propane (LP) or natural gas furnaces for the HOME or MILLER brand name on the furnace door. If you believe the furnace was installed prior to May 1979, consumers should call the company's toll-free hotline at 1-800-225-4168 for information about free replacement of the roof vent cap. Michigan residents should call Lear Siegler collect at 1-616-394-0024.In the 24 years since these furnaces were first produced, there have been 27 fatalities resulting from carbon monoxide poisoning where roof jack damage may have been a factor.There have been no reports of incidents involving caps manufactured after 1975. However, for ease of 'identification, because the caps look . the same from the outside, and as a precautionary measure, Lear Siegler is including in this program the caps used on all gas-fired MILLER and HOME brand furnaces manufactured by the HOME Division of Lear Sieqler, Inc., and installed prior to May, 1979. The firm has agreed to replace the subject roof jack (vent) caps at no cost to the consumer.There are two roof jack (vent) cap designs which look similar from the outside involved in this program. The roof jack (vent) caps on pre-1976 MILLER or HOME brand MMG, MGC, and AGC model gas-fired furnaces are being replaced because failure to detect roof jack cap corrosion or other damage may lead to blockage of the vent system creating a potential carbon monoxide hazard for the mobile home occupants. In total, approximately 250,000 furnaces manufactured from 1962 through, May 1979 are involved in this program, although it is unlikely that all of the furnaces still are furnaces and roof jack (vent) caps either as original equipment or as functional because of their age. The were sold for use in mobile homes replacement appliances.CPSC reminds homeowners that all furnaces require periodic inspection and maintenance by qualified personnel to detect malfunctioning equipment, including roof vent tips which may corrode over a period of time. Consumers should contact their local heating contractor to arrange. such inspections.The Consumer Product Safety Commission hotline number is 800-638- CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing-impaired is (800) 638-8270.  FROM THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20207February 1987Under laws administered by CPSC, an estimated 325 million potentially hazardous products have been called back from the marketplace and consumers since 1973 (when CPSC was created). Most of these were voluntarily recalled by manufacturers who established programs to repair or replace the products, or to refund the purchase price.​To avoid a possible carbon monoxide poisoning problem, mobile home owners should check their liquid propane (LP) or natural gas furnace for the Home or Miller brand name on the furnace door. If you believe the furnace was installed prior to May 1979, consumers should call the company's toll-free hotline at l-800-225-4168 for information about free replacement of the roof vent cap. Michigan residents should call Lear Siegler collect at l-616-394-0024. The CPSC toll-free hotline number is 800.638.CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing-impaired is (800) 638-8270.

Hazard

Recalled as a precaution against accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.

Incidents & Injuries

In the 24 years since these furnaces were first produced, there have been 27 fatalities resulting from carbon monoxide poisoning where roof jack damage may have been a factor.

Remedy Instructions

The firm has agreed to replace the subject roof jack (vent) caps at no cost to the consumer.

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.

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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.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

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.

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