CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 29, 2007

Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard

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 AEXX, EARC, 1XX, 30X, 40X, 40XXX Venmar AVS 1.X, 2.X, 30XX, 55XX Flair 30, 30XX, 55, 55XX, 85115 vänEE 10, 1XX, 100X, 20, 20XX, 30XX, 90 Conformax 300, 350, 400 NuTone NUTR130 Carrier Bryant VXXXXXXXXX, ERVXXXXXXX or HRVXXXXXXX Payne Day & Night VXXXXXXXXX Heil HEILXXXXX York 5263554XXXX Sears Brand OPTIMUM Guardian by Broan 100X, 200X Rheem Ruud Protech Weatherking 84-ERV100, 84-ERV200, 84-HRV100, 84-HRV200 The model numbers are written on a silver or black label on the outside of panel. The "X" digit used in the model numbers can be either a letter or a number.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1991 through December 2001 for between $700 and $2,500.
Injuries
Venmar Ventilation has received four reports of ventilator motors overheating resulting in fires causing extensive property damage. One incident in Michigan reportedly resulted in about $1 million in damages.
Manufacturer
Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Recall Number
07143

Product Information

Product Name
Heat Recovery Ventilators
Product Type
Ventilators
Number of Units
About 32,000
Manufacturer Name
Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Manufactured In
Canada

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (866) 441-4645
Website www.venmar.ca
Full Contact Information

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