RecallDepth

CPSC, York International Announce Recall of Gas Furnaces

This recall was issued November 15, 2004.

Company
The Unitary Products Group (Upg) Of York International Corp., Of York, Pa.
Posted
November 15, 2004
Recall Number
05047
Quantity
About 226,000
Official Source
View on CPSC website ↗

Reason for Recall

These furnaces can overheat, causing heat-exchanger cracking, burn-through and, in extreme cases, furnace wrapper burn-through. This can lead to heating and possible burning of the drywall and other combustibles adjacent to the furnace, which poses a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.

Action Taken

Consumers should not use the heating function of these furnaces until it has been inspected and repaired. Consumers should contact UPG to schedule a free inspection and repair of any furnace involved in the recall.

Product Images

Recalled furnace front access
Recalled furnace front access
Location of nameplate on recalled furnace
Location of nameplate on recalled furnace

Incidents & Injuries

UPG has received 27 reports of fires, some resulting in extensive property damage that could be related to these hazards. There have been no injuries reported.