Coleman, Red T, York Gas Furnaces

November 15, 2004
York International is recalling about 226,000 gas furnaces. The 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.

The company 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.

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 recall:

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.

These furnaces were sold nationwide between 1995 and 2000 under the brand names of Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T as original equipment in manufactured homes and as replacement furnaces in manufactured homes.

Consumers should not use the heating function of 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.

For more information, call UPG toll-free at (888) 665-4640 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.dgatprogram.com. UPG Technical Services is also conducting a comprehensive notification and communications program and working with its distributors to locate owners.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).