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Recall #05-047 · Published November 15, 2004

Gas Furnaces

CPSC, York International Announce Recall of Gas Furnaces

CPSC published a recall notice for Gas Furnaces from The Unitary Products Group (UPG) of York International Corp. on November 15, 2004. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: 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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Recalled furnace front access
Recalled furnace front access
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What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

DGAM075BDDDGAM075BDEDGAM075BDFDGAT070BDDDGAT070BDEDGAT070BDFDGAT075BDDDGAT075BDEDGAT075BDFDLAS075BDDDLAS075BDEDLAS075BDF
Additional identifying details

These model furnaces with model numbers listed below are included in the recall: DGAM075BDD DGAM075BDE DGAM075BDF DGAT070BDD DGAT070BDE DGAT070BDF DGAT075BDD DGAT075BDE DGAT075BDF DLAS075BDD DLAS075BDE DLAS075BDF The model number is written on a nameplate, found by removing both front access panels.

Why it was recalled

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.

Incidents and 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.

Official remedy

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 and sales details

Brand
The Unitary Products Group (UPG) of York International Corp.
Manufacturer
The Unitary Products Group (UPG) of York International Corp., of York, Pa.
Recall number
05-047
Units
About 226,000
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
These furnaces were sold nationwide between 1995 and 2000 under the brand names of Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T as original equipment in manufactured homes and as replacement furnaces in manufactured homes.

Gas Furnaces

CPSC product type: Furnaces

Recall contact information

For more information, call UPG toll-free at (888) 665-4640 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.dgatprogram.com. UPG Technical Services is also conducting a comprehensive notification and communications program and working with its distributors to locate owners.

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