Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard

Heat Recovery Ventilators

Date of Recall

2007-12-13

CPSC Release Number

08-136

Manufactured In

Canada

Company Phone Number

(866) 441-4645

Units

About 1,100

Manufacturer

Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada

Sold By

Heating, ventilating and air conditioning wholesale distributors, dealers and contractors, and building supply stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2007 for between $700 and $2,500.

Problem/Hazard

The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported.

Description

This recall involves heat recovery ventilators made between October 2006 and August 2007, and have the following brand names and model numbers:

Brand	Models
Venmar	40225
Venmar AVS	457XX, 16016XX, 43XXX, 451XX, 45400, 45709IEH, C32042
Vane	458XX, 16016XX, 43405, 43828, 45405, 45808
Rheem, Ruud, Protech	84-ERVXXX, 84-HRVXXX
Carrier	ERVCCLHU1200, HRVCCLHA1250, HRVCCSVU1200, ERVCCLHU1150, HRVCCLHA1150, HRVCCLVU1150, HRVCCLVU1200, HRVCCSVU1150
Bryant	ERVBBLHU1200, HRVBBLHA1250, HRVBBSVU1200
Broan	ERV200HC, HRV200H, HRV100H

Remedy

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Venmar Ventilation toll-free at (866) 441-4645 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.venmar.ca