CPSC Recall in 2014: Venmar Ventilation Expands Recall of Air Exchangers Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2014.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 15-025

Date: November 13, 2014

Product Name: Air exchangers

Recall Description:

The motor in the air exchangers with and without heat recovery can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Hazard Description:

The motor in the air exchangers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units:

Incidents:

Venmar Ventilation has received four new reports in relation to this recall expansion. In the previous recalls, Venmar Ventilation reported 26 incidents, for a total of 30. Out of these 30 incidents, five took place in the U.S. and 25 took place in Canada. All incidents resulted in fires and more than $1.1 million in property damages. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

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.

Manufactured In:

Canada