Venmar Ventilation Recalls Air Exchangers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-06-07 · 11240
Hazards
The motor in the air exchangers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
11240
Date
2011-06-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Air Exchangers
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Retailer(s)
Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1996 through December 2001 for between $350 and $850.
Country of manufacture
Canada
Description
This recall involves air exchangers sold under different brands that are used to circulate air in and out of the home. The metal air exchangers are painted blue or grey. Air exchangers included in the recall were manufactured from 1996 through 2001 and have brand and model information printed on the unit's rating plate or on the side of the unit. The following brand names and model numbers are included in the recall: Brand Model Venmar EA 20XXX, 41005, Air Exchanger Venmar AVS 4100X vanEE 1601510 Flair 41XXX Hush 1601510 Guardian by Broan AE60