Press Release
(received January 4, 2006)

Vent-A-Hood Statement
In response to recent claims from a competitor that challenge the fire safe features of Vent-A-Hoods product line, the company stands by the following:
| Vent-A-Hood is the oldest manufacturer of residential range hoods in America and has never had a fire claim in the companys history. | |
| Vent-A-Hood routinely tests the engineering, design and performance of its products and stands by the fire safe features of its range hoods. | |
| Vent-A-Hood has never simulated a grease fire test that produced results inconsistent with the companys claims. | |
| Vent-A-Hood has never intentionally misrepresented the qualities or characteristics of its products. | |
| Vent-A-Hoods training program, which is endorsed by the National Kitchen and Bath Association, regularly includes fire demonstrations for attendees at the company plant in Richardson, Texas, to demonstrate the safety of its products. | |
| Vent-A-Hood will continue the regular practice and testing of its range hoods against fires and other threats to the home to ensure the highest safety of our products. |
About Vent-A-Hood:
Founded in 1933, Vent-A-Hood, based in Richardson, Texas, is the oldest manufacturer of residential range hoods in America. Each product manufactured by Vent-A-Hood is individually engineered for performance in addition to style. Vent-A-Hood products are sold in all 50 states as well as Canada. For more information, please visit www.ventahood.com.
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