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CPSCRecalled Aug 20, 2008 · #08369

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

Hazard

The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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Description

Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators are designed to exchange air between the inside and outside of a building or home in order to provide fresh air. The recall includes the following brand names and model numbers: Brand Model Number Flair 150/300 Compact, 300/600 Compact Venmar 6LC, HRV600i, 12LC, HRV1200i PrepAir PrepAir600i, PrepAir1200i vanEE 6LC, 12LC Carrier 62AA-064---101XX, 62AA-127---101XX York VIXRDXXA01 Heil VRC 300 Compact, VRC 600 Compact Aston HRV600i, HRV1200i Broan HRV650, HRVl150 Venmate 600H, 1200H The "X" in the model number can be either a letter or a number. The model number is written on a silver or black label on the outside panel.

Product details

Product
Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators
Type
Ventilators
Manufacturer
Venmar CES Inc., of Saskatoon, Canada
Model numbers
6LC, 12LC, 62AA-064---101XX, 62AA-127---101XX, VIXRDXXA01, HRV650, 600H, 1200H
UPCs
Sold at
Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1991 through July 2007 for between $1,700 and $2,000.
Made in
Canada

What you should do

Consumers should immediately turn off the ventilator, disconnect it from the power supply, and contact Venmar CES to schedule a technician to install a free repair.

View the official CPSC notice