U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

The CPSC is warning sonsumers in California that certain gas-fired horizontal forced-air furnaces manufactured by Consolidated Industries (formerly Premier Furnace Company) present a substantial RISK OF FIRE. As of September 27, there have been about 30 reports of fires and damage to homes associated with these furnaces, as well as failures of burners and heat exchangers that can lead to fires. The furnaces were installed exclusively in California.

The furnaces in question were manufactured from 1983 throught 1994 under many different brand names. All of the furnaces can be identified by the fact that they are equipped with steel control rods installed above the burners. These steel rods were required to satisfy California air quality regulations for nitrous oxide emissions.

1. If you suspect that your furnace may be one of these in question, please determine what brand and model you have and contact us to see if on the list of suspected furnaces.

1a. If you cannot determine, you might need to contact a licensed heating contractor to inspect the unit.

2. If we do confirm that a number on the list matches your unit, arrange for a licensed heating contractor to inspect the unit.

You can also contact the CPSC directly at 800-638-2772 or their website at www.cpsc.gov for more information.

We hope this information is helpful without scaring you. We want to serve our community, friends and family.