Recalls / 2005-03-08

CPSC, Honeywell Sensing and Controls Announce Recall of Thermal Switches

05548 · Recalled 2005-03-08 · CPSC page

Description

These "Snap Action" thermal switches were sold under the model number 2450A, 2455RA, or 2455RM. They have model numbers and date codes stamped on the sensing surface or end cap. Following are those model numbers and date codes that are part of the corrective action: Model Number Date Codes Part of Corrective Action 2455RA and 2450A Z0412, Z0413, Z0414, Z0415, Z0416, Z0417, Z0418, Z0419, Z0420, Z0421, Z0427, Z0429, Z0430, Z0431,Z0432, Z0434, Z0435, Z0436, Z0437 2455RM Z0421, Z0427, Z0429, Z0430, Z0431, Z0432, Z0434, Z0435, Z0436, Z0437

Hazards

When these switches are used in fire or HVAC dampers and heat detectors, they could fail to operate, causing the damper not to close or causing the heat detector not to alarm, if there is a fire.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Honeywell Sensing and Controls will provide a free replacement switch.

Products

Name	Model	Units
"Snap Action" Thermal Switches		About 113,500, including about 12,200 that were installed in buildings

Parties

Manufacturer: Honeywell Sensing and Controls
Made in: China
Sold at: Honeywell Sensing, Controls to authorized distributors, manufacturers nationwide, from July 2004 through August 2004, for, $2.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Honeywell Sensing and Controls at (800) 537-6945 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Source: CPSC recall 05548. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.