Approximately 108,000 Venmar air exchangers with and without heat recovery are being recalled because the motor can overheat, leading to a fire. These metal units are painted blue or grey and were sold under brand names including Bryant, Carrier, Venmar, and many others. Venmar has received 30 reports of incidents resulting in fires and over $1.1 million in property damage, including four new reports in this recall expansion. Affected units were sold at heating, plumbing, and building supply distributors nationwide between January 2002 and July 2009. Consumers should immediately stop using these air exchangers and contact the manufacturer for a free inspection and repair.
The internal motor can overheat and ignite during operation, posing a significant fire hazard. Thirty fires have been reported in the U.S. and Canada, causing over $1 million in property damage.
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using their air exchangers. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to request a free inspection and repair by a Venmar field technician.
Recalled Venmar air exchanger, model 45400
Recalled Venmar air exchanger, model PRO100
Recalled Venmar air exchanger, model PRO200
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response