CPSC recall 12-102, announced February 3, 2012, covers Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes (about 223,600 units). The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. The notice cites 393 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the furnace 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
The model number is written on a faceplate, 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 silver with white access panels. "Coleman," "Coleman Evcon" and "Red T" brand names are located on the middle of the front access panel. The model number is written on a faceplate, found by removing both front access panels. The faceplate is found mounted on the left inside surface behind the lower panel. Models included in the recall are: DGAM075BDD DGAM075BDE DGAM075BDF DGAT070BDD DGAT070BDE DGAT070BDF DGAT075BDD DGAT075BDE DGAT075BDF DLAS075BDD DLAS075BDE DLAS075BDF
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received reports of 393 incidents, including some involving extensive property damage that could be related to these hazards, 366 of those reports were received after the November 2004 recall announcement. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the furnace 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
- Coleman
- Manufacturer
- Unitary Products Group (UPG), a division of York International Corp., of York, Pa.
- Product type
- Furnaces
- Recall number
- 12-102
- Units
- About 223,600 in the U.S. and 2,400 in Canada (previously recalled in November 2004)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Nationwide between 1995 and 2000 as original equipment in manufactured homes and as replacement furnaces in manufactured homes.
Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes
CPSC product type: Furnaces
Recall contact information
For more information, including information about installation issues that may lead to the hazard, contact 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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