Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Natural Gas Log Set Burner Assemblies Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Recall 11149 · Mar 1, 2011 · Lennox Hearth Products
3,200
units affected
3,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11149
- Date
- Mar 1, 2011
- Company
- Lennox Hearth Products
- Units affected
- 3,200
- Product
- Lennox Shadowdance Natural Gas Log Set Burner Assemblies
- Product type
- Gas-Burning Fireplaces
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves gas burners sold with Lennox brand Shadowdance natural gas log set burner assemblies. The product is used in a wood-burning fireplace or a ventless firebox enclosure. The assemblies were sold under model numbers LSVFSD-18, LSVFSD-24 and LSVFSD-30, and include a burner and ceramic-fiber log set. Replacement gas burners also were sold separately under model number LSVFSD-NG. Burners included in this recall have serial numbers that begin with 6407, 6408, 6409 and 6410A through 6410G. The burner's model and serial numbers are printed on a metal identification plate attached to the burner.
What can happen
A crack can develop at the gas valve connection allowing natural gas to leak while the burner is in use, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled natural gas log set burner assemblies. Consumers can contact Lennox to arrange for a free replacement of the burner.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Lennox has received 20 reports of cracks at the gas valve connection. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Fireplace and HVAC retailers and installers nationwide from August 2007 through December 2010 for between $700 and $850.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lennox shadowdance natural gas log set burner assemblies?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled natural gas log set burner assemblies. Consumers can contact Lennox to arrange for a free replacement of the burner.
What is the hazard?
A crack can develop at the gas valve connection allowing natural gas to leak while the burner is in use, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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.