Homeowners of manufactured homes are being urged to check their furnace after fire concerns force a U.S. manufacturer to reissue a safety recall.
Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T Gas Furnaces are affected. Officials say the unit can overheat posing a fire and smoke hazard.
The furnaces had been recalled in 2004, but many consumers missed the notification.
There have been 366 incidents and fires involving these furnaces since that recall, prompting the manufacturer to reissue the warning.
The furnaces are silver with white access panels with the brand name in the middle of the front access panel.
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There are about 2,400 units in Canada.
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 recalled are:
DGAM075BDD DGAM075BDE DGAM075BDF DGAT070BDD
DGAT070BDE DGAT070BDF DGAT075BDD DGAT075BDE
DGAT075BDF DLAS075BDD DLAS075BDE DLAS075BDF
If your furnace is affected, you should immediately stop using the heating functions on it until it has been inspected and repaired.
For a free inspection of your furnace, call a Coleman® Authorized Service Center in your area. If needed, a qualified technician will install an upgrade kit, or new heat exchanger and adjust your furnace free of charge. To schedule a inspection and repair, you can call 1-888-665-4640 (toll free) between 8AM and 5 PM (Central Time), or visit the company’s website.
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