CPSC, York International Announce Recall of Gas Furnaces
This recall was issued November 15, 2004.
- 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.
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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.