ADP Recalls to Repair Unit Heaters Due to Fire Hazard1
Recall 11198 · Apr 14, 2011 · Adp
400
units affected
400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11198
- Date
- Apr 14, 2011
- Company
- Adp
- Units affected
- 400
- Product
- ADP FOA series unit heaters
- Product type
- Heaters or Heating Systems
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves ADP FOA series unit heaters with heating capacity, model and serial numbers listed below. These unit heaters are separated combustion and gas-fired. The brand name "ADP", the model number and the serial number can be found on the nameplate located inside the control cabinet. Heating Capacity Model Number Serial Number Range 60,000 BTUH FOAN-60-1-1-1 5609K#### to 5610M##### 100,000 BTUH FOAN-100-1-1-1 6003J#### to 6010L##### 5603J#### to 5610L##### 100,000 BTUH FOAP-100-1-1-1 6003J#### to 6010L##### 5603J#### to 5610L##### 125,000 BTUH FOAN-125-1-1-1 6003J#### to 6010L##### 5603J#### to 5610L##### 125,000 BTUH FOAP-125-1-1-1 6003J#### to 6010L##### 5603J#### to 5610L#####
What can happen
Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts down the heater in the event of a heater failure. This poses a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these recalled heaters immediately. Consumers should contact ADP to schedule an inspection and, if necessary, repair of the heater.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- ADP dealers and distributors nationwide from September 2003 through April 2011 for between $2,700 and $4,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled adp foa series unit heaters?
Consumers should stop using these recalled heaters immediately. Consumers should contact ADP to schedule an inspection and, if necessary, repair of the heater.
What is the hazard?
Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts down the heater in the event of a heater failure. This poses a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.