CPSC, Honeywell Sensing and Controls Announce Recall of Thermal Switches
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Snap Action Thermal Switches
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Honeywell-Sensing-and-Controls-Announce-Recall-of-Thermal-Switches |
| Title | CPSC, Honeywell Sensing and Controls Announce Recall of Thermal Switches |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/3f4afdd9a36447d491db301a1d475830.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Thermal Switch |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Snap Action Thermal Switches |
| Products › Type | Switches |
| Products › Category I D | 2164 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 113,500, including about 12,200 that were installed in buildings |
| Recall I D | 3075 |
| Remedies › Name | Honeywell Sensing and Controls will provide a free replacement switch. |
| Retailers › Name | Honeywell Sensing and Controls to authorized distributors and manufacturers nationwide, from July 2004 through August 2004, for between $1 and $2. |
| Recall Date | 2005-03-08T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 05548 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Honeywell Sensing and Controls, of Freeport, Ill. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Honeywell Sensing and Controls at (800) 537-6945 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-12-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |