CPSCJuly 25, 2013

Lennox Hearth Products Fireplaces recall: Gas Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Fireplaces Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Why was Lennox Hearth Products Fireplaces recalled?

Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: Lennox Hearth Products at (800) 655-2008 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.lennox.com and click on Recall Info at the bottom of the page for more information.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces
Company
Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn.
Quantity
About 11,500
Sold at
Fireplace stores and by HVAC retailers and installers nationwide from April 2012 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $9,000.
Recall date
July 25, 2013
Incidents / injuries
Lennox Hearth Products has received eight reports of gas connectors leaking in fireplaces. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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