Venmar Ventilation Expands Recall of Air Exchangers Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1859.
This recall involves air exchangers with and without heat recovery 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 with heat recovery included in this recall were manufactured from January 2002 through May 2008 and have brand and model information written on a silver or black label on the outside panel. Air exchangers without heat recovery included in this recall were manufactured from January 2002 through July 2009 and have brand and model information printed on the unit's rating plate or imprinted on the side of the unit. The following brand names and model numbers are included in the recall: Brand Model Number The "X" can be either a letter or a number. Bryant Carrier Day and Night Payne ERVBBLHAXXXX ERVBBLHUXXXX ERVCCLHAXXXX ERVCCLHUXXXX HRVBBLHAXXXX HRVBBLHUXXXX HRVBBLVUXXXX HRVBBSVUXXXX HRVCCLHAXXXX HRVCCLHUXXXX, HRVCCLVUXXXX HRVCCSVUXXXX VA3AAXXXX VB5AAXXXX VC5AAXXXX VL3AAA0XX Conformax Flair Guardian by Broan NuTone Venmar Venmar AVS Venmar Klima 0XX 100X 160XXXX 1.X 1XX 2.X 3XX 40X 4XXXX 30 30XX 30XXX 55 55XX 85115 AE 60 AEXX C32042 CH 30110 EA-109 EA-20XXX EARC ER-40XXX ERVX00HC HRVX00H IVL XXX NUTR 130 PRO XXX RC-120 VA-80 VA-30000 VE-25 Frigidaire Maytag Partners Choice Tappan Westinghouse 91871X Heil HRV XX5 XRC Husch vänEE 10 100X 1XX 160XXXX 20 20XX, 30XX 43XXX 45XXX 48405 90 Protech Rheem Rudd Weatherking 84-XRVX00 Sears Optimum York 5263554X000
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1859.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Air Exchangers With Heat Recovery Were Sold At Heating, Plumbing And Building Supply Distributors Nationwide From January 2002 Through May 2008 For Between $700 And $2,500. Air Exchangers Without Heat Recovery Were Sold At Heating, Plumbing, And Building Supply Distributors Nationwide From January 2002 Through July 2009 For Between $350 And $850. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1859.
Venmar Ventilation toll-free at (866) 441-4645 anytime or online at www.venmar.ca and click on the Safety Upgrade Program link for more information.
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Air Exchangers With Heat Recovery Were Sold At Heating, Plumbing And Building Supply Distributors Nationwide From January 2002 Through May 2008 For Between $700 And $2,500. Air Exchangers Without Heat Recovery Were Sold At Heating, Plumbing, And Building Supply Distributors Nationwide From January 2002 Through July 2009 For Between $350 And $850. Recall FAQ
Air Exchangers With Heat Recovery Were Sold At Heating, Plumbing And Building Supply Distributors Nationwide From January 2002 Through May 2008 For Between $700 And $2,500. Air Exchangers Without Heat Recovery Were Sold At Heating, Plumbing, And Building Supply Distributors Nationwide From January 2002 Through July 2009 For Between $350 And $850. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: Venmar Ventilation Expands Recall of Air Exchangers Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on November 13, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 108,000 units are potentially affected.