Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Fireplaces Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-07-25). Hazards: fire. Models: MLBV-40, RHAP54. About 11,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13744 |
| Published | 2013-07-25 |
| Last updated | 2015-07-31 |
| Product category | Gas-Burning Fireplaces |
| Products | Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces |
| Firm named in the title | Lennox Hearth Products |
| Firms | Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 11,500 |
| Model numbers | MLBV-40, RHAP54 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect, stop use |
| Trade facets | building products |
| Sold | Fireplace stores and by HVAC retailers and installers nationwide from April 2012 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $9,000. |
Description
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.
Hazard
Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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 injuries
Lennox Hearth Products has received eight reports of gas connectors leaking in fireplaces. No injuries have been reported.
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