| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2008 Release #08-369 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 698-6283 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators
Units: About 3,400
Manufacturer: Venmar CES Inc., of Saskatoon, Canada
Hazard: The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Venmar CES has received three reports of ventilator motors overheating, resulting in fires which caused property damage.
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.
Sold by: Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1991 through July 2007 for between $1,700 and $2,000.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Venmar CES toll-free at (866) 698-6283 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or visit the firm's Web site at www.venmarces.com