Fire Concerns Prompt York International to Reannounce Recall of Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-02-03 · 12102
Hazards
The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
12102
Date
2012-02-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Unitary Products Group (UPG), a division of York International Corp., of York, Pa.
Retailer(s)
Nationwide between 1995 and 2000 as original equipment in manufactured homes and as replacement furnaces in manufactured homes.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recall involves Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T brand furnaces. The furnaces are silver with white access panels. "Coleman," "Coleman Evcon" and "Red T" brand names are located on the middle of the front access panel. The model number is written on a faceplate, found by removing both front access panels. The faceplate is found mounted on the left inside surface behind the lower panel. Models included in the recall are: DGAM075BDD DGAM075BDE DGAM075BDF DGAT070BDD DGAT070BDE DGAT070BDF DGAT075BDD DGAT075BDE DGAT075BDF DLAS075BDD DLAS075BDE DLAS075BDF