Unitary Products Group of York International Corp. recalls Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T brand furnaces
Affected Product
Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T brand furnaces
Product description
This recall involves Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T brand furnaces which are silver in color with white access panels.
Recalled product can be identified by the brand name located in the middle of the front access panel in addition to one of the below model numbers listed on the nameplate.
Model numbers listed on the nameplate:
- DGAM075BDD
- DGAT070BDD
- DGAT075BDD
- DLAS075BDD
- DGAM075BDE
- DGAT070BDE
- DGAT075BDE
- DLAS075BDE
- DGAM075BDF
- DGAT070BDF
- DGAT075BDF
- DLAS075BDF
Hazard identified
The furnaces can overheat causing the heat exchanger to crack, burn-through and in extreme cases cause 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 risk of significant property damage, personal injury or death.
As of August 3, 2018, the company has received 8 reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports of injuries. In the United States, the company has received 394 reports of incidents, and no reports of injuries.