CPSC Recall in 2007: Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-136

Date: December 12, 2007

Product Name: Heat Recovery Ventilators

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 1,100 Heat Recovery Ventilators. The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Heat Recovery VentilatorsUnits: About 1,100Manufacturer: Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, CanadaHazard: The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves heat recovery ventilators made between October 2006 and August 2007, and have the following brand names and model numbers:BrandModelsVenmar40225Venmar AVS457XX, 16016XX, 43XXX, 451XX, 45400, 45709IEH, C32042Vane458XX, 16016XX, 43405, 43828, 45405, 45808Rheem, Ruud, Protech84-ERVXXX, 84-HRVXXXCarrierERVCCLHU1200, HRVCCLHA1250, HRVCCSVU1200, ERVCCLHU1150,HRVCCLHA1150, HRVCCLVU1150, HRVCCLVU1200, HRVCCSVU1150BryantERVBBLHU1200, HRVBBLHA1250, HRVBBSVU1200BroanERV200HC, HRV200H, HRV100HSold at: Heating, ventilating and air conditioning wholesale distributors, dealers and contractors, and building supply stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2007 for between $700 and $2,500.Manufactured in: CanadaRemedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.Consumer Contact: 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 website at www.venmar.ca. 

Hazard Description:

The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Inspect, Repair

Units: About 1,100

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Heating, ventilating and air conditioning wholesale distributors, dealers and contractors, and building supply stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2007 for between $700 and $2,500.

Manufactured In:

Canada