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CPSC, York International Corp. Announce Recall of Gas FurnacesWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced voluntary recalls of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: Gas furnaces Units: About 226,000 Manufacturer: The Unitary Products Group (UPG) of York International Corp., of York, Pa. 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. Incidents/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. Description: 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 Safety Recalls,
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.
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