Armstrong Air and Air Ease single stage gas furnaces Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
On June 8, 2023, Allied Air Enterprises LLC, of West Columbia, South Carolina, announced a recall of certain 96% efficiency gas furnaces sold under the ARMSTRONG and AIREASE brand names. The recall was published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under Recall Number 23218. The recall involves approximately 9,255 units sold in the United States. The furnaces were manufactured in the United States.

Affected Products
The recalled products are single stage gas furnaces with the following model numbers: A96UH1E045B12S, A96UH1E070B12S, and A96UH1E110C20S. The furnaces weigh between 129 and 170 pounds. The brand name (ARMSTRONG or AIREASE) is printed on the outside of the furnace. The model number is located on a label found by opening the furnace door. The furnaces were sold between September 2022 and March 2023. They were sold exclusively through ARMSTRONG and AIREASE authorized HVAC dealers nationwide during that period, with retail prices ranging from $1,800 to $3,400. No UPC codes were specified in the recall notice.

Hazard Information
According to the recall notice, a component inside the furnace was improperly assembled. This defect causes the furnace to produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO) under certain operating conditions. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause poisoning if inhaled. The recall notice states that this condition poses a risk of CO poisoning to the consumer. As of the date of the recall, no injuries or incidents had been reported.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers who own or are using one of the recalled furnaces should take the following actions as stated in the recall notice:
– Immediately contact Allied Air Enterprises to schedule a free in-home repair by an authorized technician.
– While awaiting repair, consumers who continue to use the recalled furnaces should have working carbon monoxide alarms installed on every level of the home and outside sleeping areas.
– Allied Air Enterprises is contacting all known distributors directly. Those distributors will work with dealers to contact all known consumers who purchased the recalled units.

Official Remedy
The official remedy offered by the manufacturer is a free repair. An authorized technician will replace the incorrect component inside the furnace. No other remedy options (such as refund or replacement) were listed in the recall notice.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Allied Air Enterprises for more information or to schedule a repair:
– Phone: 800-448-5872, available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
– Online: Visit www.alliedair.com/product-recall or www.alliedair.com and click on “PRODUCT RECALL” for more information.

Not specified in the recall notice: Any information regarding importers, distributors, or product UPCs. No additional details about the specific component that was improperly assembled were provided in the source data.

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