CPSC, Honeywell Sensing and Controls Announce Recall of Thermal Switches
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-03-08). Hazards: fire. Models: 2455RA, 2455RM. About 113,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05548 |
| Published | 2005-03-08 |
| Last updated | 2024-12-02 |
| Product category | Switches |
| Products | Snap Action Thermal Switches |
| Firm named in the title | Honeywell Sensing and Controls |
| Firms | Honeywell Sensing and Controls, of Freeport, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 113,500 |
| Model numbers | 2455RA, 2455RM |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Honeywell Sensing and Controls to authorized distributors and manufacturers nationwide, from July 2004 through August 2004, for between $1 and $2. |
Description
These "Snap Action" thermal switches were sold under the model number 2450A, 2455RA, or 2455RM. They have model numbers and date codes stamped on the sensing surface or end cap. Following are those model numbers and date codes that are part of the corrective action: Model Number Date Codes Part of Corrective Action 2455RA and 2450A Z0412, Z0413, Z0414, Z0415, Z0416, Z0417, Z0418, Z0419, Z0420, Z0421, Z0427, Z0429, Z0430, Z0431,Z0432, Z0434, Z0435, Z0436, Z0437 2455RM Z0421, Z0427, Z0429, Z0430, Z0431, Z0432, Z0434, Z0435, Z0436, Z0437
Hazard
When these switches are used in fire or HVAC dampers and heat detectors, they could fail to operate, causing the damper not to close or causing the heat detector not to alarm, if there is a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell Sensing and Controls will provide a free replacement switch.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Machine access
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