Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Fireplaces Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 13744 · Jul 25, 2013 · Lennox Hearth Products
11,500
units affected
11,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13744
- Date
- Jul 25, 2013
- Company
- Lennox Hearth Products
- Units affected
- 11,500
- Product
- Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces
- Product type
- Gas-Burning Fireplaces
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Lennox Hearth Products has received eight reports of gas connectors leaking in fireplaces. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Fireplace stores and by HVAC retailers and installers nationwide from April 2012 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $9,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lennox and superior gas fireplaces?
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.
What is the hazard?
Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing 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.