Lennox Industries Recalls to Repair Garage Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11197 · Apr 14, 2011 · Lennox Industries
440
units affected
440
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11197
- Date
- Apr 14, 2011
- Company
- Lennox Industries
- Units affected
- 440
- Product
- Garage heaters
- Product type
- Electric Heaters
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Lennox garage heaters with heating capacity, model number, and serial number listed below. The brand name "Lennox", 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 TUA060SNAF1 5609H#### to 5610M##### 100,000 BTUH TUA100SNAF1 6004G#### to 6010L##### 5604G#### to 5610L##### 100,000 BTUH TUA100SNSF1 6004G#### to 6010L##### 5604G#### to 5610L##### 125,000 BTUH TUA125SNAF1 6004G#### to 6010L##### 5604G#### to 5610L##### 125,000 BTUH TUA125SNSF1 6004G#### to 6010L##### 5604G#### 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 Lennox to schedule an inspection and, if necessary, repair of the garage heater.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Lennox Industries dealers and distributors nationwide from July 2004 through April 2011 for between $2,700 and $4,200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled garage heaters?
Consumers should stop using these recalled heaters immediately. Consumers should contact Lennox to schedule an inspection and, if necessary, repair of the garage 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.