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CPSC, Greenheck Fan Corp. Announce Recall of Ventilation Units

U.S. CPSCFallsSep 30, 2005
LUX Bolt
LUX Bolt
Recalled Rooftop Ventilation Unit
Recalled Rooftop Ventilation Unit
Recalled Centrifugal Inline Ventilation Unit
Recalled Centrifugal Inline Ventilation Unit
Recalled Sidewall Ventilation Unit
Recalled Sidewall Ventilation Unit

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

LUX 3/8-inch spinlock bolts supplied with these units may not have been properly heat treated, which can result in the bolts breaking. Bolt failure during lifting for rooftop installation or after installation could cause the unit or components to fall and injure bystanders.

Remedy

LUX spinlock bolts in affected units will be replaced at no cost to the end user.

Incidents & injuries

Greenheck is aware that 309 LUX bolts that have failed in the field. There are no reports of ventilation units falling or any injuries.

Product description

Affected units are Sidewall, Rooftop and Centrifugal Inline ventilation units built between August 11, 2004 and April 29, 2005, containing 16-thread-per-inch 3/8-inch by ¾-inch spinlock bolts with LUX head markings. Affected model numbers are RBU, RBUMO, RDU, RB/R, SB/S, and BSU 360-420 with serial numbers 04HXXXXX through 05DXXXXX. The model and serial numbers are found on metal identification plate on the units.

Sold on

Independent sales representatives and original equipment manufacturers, from August 2004 through July 2005.

Contact the company

Affected sales representatives and original equipment manufacturers are being contacted directly. For additional information, contact Greenheck at (800) 931-6579 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email [email protected]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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