| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2007 Release #08-136 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 441-4645 |
Name of Product: Heat Recovery Ventilators
Units: About 1,100
Manufacturer: Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Hazard: The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: 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 |
Sold at: 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.
Manufactured in: Canada
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