CPSC recall 05-047, announced November 15, 2004, covers Gas Furnaces (about 226,000 units). These furnaces can overheat, causing heat-exchanger cracking, burn-through and, in extreme cases, furnace wrapper burn-through. The notice cites 27 incident reports. Consumers should not use the heating function of these furnaces until it has been inspected and repaired. Recall contact: call (888) 665-4640, or go to www.dgatprogram.com.
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.
Affected model numbers
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.
Which products are included?
The recall involves Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T brand furnaces. The furnaces are a silver color with white access panels. The "Coleman," "Coleman Evcon" and "Red T" brand names are located on the middle of the front access panel. 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. The nameplate is found mounted on the left inside surface behind the lower panel.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Manufacturer
- The Unitary Products Group (UPG) of York International Corp., of York, Pa.
- Product type
- Furnaces
- 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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