Recalls / 2013-07-25

Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Fireplaces Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

13744 · Recalled 2013-07-25 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves natural gas or propane Lennox and Superior brand fireplaces with the following model and serial numbers. Lennox model numbers include ELDV, LDV, MLBV-40, MLDVT, MPB, MPD, MPDP, RHAP54, and SYM. Superior model numbers include SDV, SLDVT and SLBV. Serial number have 10 digits starting with 6412D4, 6412E4, 6412F4, 6412G4, 6412H4, 6412D7, 6412E7, 6412F7, 6412G7 or 6412H7. The model, serial number and the Lennox or Superior brand names are printed on the rating plate located in the control box area of the fireplace.

Hazards

Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Lennox Hearth Products has received eight reports of gas connectors leaking in fireplaces. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas fireplaces, turn off the gas to the fireplace and contact Lennox Hearth Products for a free inspection and replacement of the leaking gas connector. Lennox Hearth Products and its distributors are contacting purchasers directly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces		About 11,500

Parties

Manufacturer: Lennox Hearth Products
Made in: United States
Sold at: Fireplace stores, by HVAC retailers, installers nationwide, 200, 000.

Consumer contact

Lennox Hearth Products at (800) 655-2008 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.lennox.com and click on Recall Info at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 13744. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.