Monday, October 06, 2008

Greenheck Fan Recalls Indirect Gas Fired Furnaces Due to Risk of Fire

Released: Thursday, February 21, 2008 by CPSC

Feb

21

2008
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Greenheck Fan Corp., of Schofield, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Indirect Gas-Fired Furnaces. The ignition control module can fail preventing the unit from shutting down in high temperature conditions. This poses a risk of fire, as well as hazardous fumes being released from burning/melting insulation.

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Recall Details

Product

Indirect Gas-Fired Furnaces

Description

The recall involves Greenheck Fan Indirect Gas-Fired Furnaces models PVF, PVFH, IGX, IG, ERH and ERCH. The model name is located on the control center door or the furnace door. The furnace is either natural gas or LP gas (propane) fueled. Only units with ignition control module model number 35-615922-125 are included in the recall.

Hazards

The ignition control module can fail preventing the unit from shutting down in high temperature conditions. This poses a risk of fire, as well as hazardous fumes being released from burning/melting insulation.

Incidents

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Property managers or job sites who have not been contacted by Greenheck Fan should contact the firm to arrange for a free repair.


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