CPSC recall 00-003, announced October 13, 1999, covers York International Corporation Diamond 80 downflow mid-efficiency furnaces (about 12,000 units). Because of inadequate gluing, the insulation surrounding the heat exchanger can separate from the cabinet wall of the furnace, and fall onto the heat exchanger. The notice cites 11 incident reports. Consumers should contact their local York dealer immediately to schedule a free repair visit. Recall contact: call (877) 874-7378, or go to www.york.com/upgsafe/safety.htm.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The model number and serial number can be found on a label inside the furnace cabinet.
Which products are included?
These furnaces were sold under the brand names York, Fraser-Johnston, Luxaire and Moncrief. The furnaces were sold with the model numbers P2DP, PBKD and XEDO2, and with serial numbers beginning with EECM through EGEM. The model number and serial number can be found on a label inside the furnace cabinet.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Because of inadequate gluing, the insulation surrounding the heat exchanger can separate from the cabinet wall of the furnace, and fall onto the heat exchanger. This could cause surrounding combustible material and drywall to catch on fire, which has the potential to cause burn injuries and deaths.
Incidents and injuries
York International and CPSC are aware of 11 incidents involving this furnace, including five fires causing $74,000 in property damage.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact their local York dealer immediately to schedule a free repair visit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- York International
- Manufacturer
- York International Corp., of York, Pa.
- Product type
- Furnaces
- Recall number
- 00-003
- Units
- About 12,000
- Sold at / sales period
- York dealers sold these furnaces nationwide, from May 1994 through July 1996, for about $680.
York International Corporation Diamond 80 downflow mid-efficiency furnaces
CPSC product type: Furnaces
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers should call York International/UPG Technical Services toll-free at (877) 874-7378 between 8 a.m and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday, or visit the York web site at www.york.com/upgsafe/safety.htm
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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