Product Recall Number: 13-744
Why was Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces recalled?
Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 13-744
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-07-25
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces
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 Description: Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Dispose, No Remedy Available
Units: About 11,500
Incidents: Lennox Hearth Products has received eight reports of gas connectors leaking in fireplaces. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas fireplaces, and turn off the gas to the fireplace. No remedy is available. The firm is no longer in business.
Sold At: Fireplace stores and by HVAC retailers and installers nationwide from April 2012 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $9,000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed