August 24, 2008
Venmar CES Inc. is recalling about 3,400 light commercial heat recovery ventilators. The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Venmar CES has received three reports of ventilator motors overheating, resulting in fires which caused property damage.
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.
Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors sold the ventilators nationwide from January 1991 through July 2007 for between $1,700 and $2,000. They were made in Canada.
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.
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
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
