CPSCGeneral Alert
Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Fireplaces Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazar...
Published: July 25, 2013Recall ID: 13744Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Lennox-Hearth-Products-Recalls-Fireplaces |
| Title | Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Fireplaces Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13744.Photo%25201%2520ELDV%2520model%2520fireplaceLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | ELDV model fireplace |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13744.Photo%25202%2520LDV%2520model%2520fireplaceLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | LDV model fireplace |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13744.Photo%25203%2520MLBV-40%2520model%2520fireplaceLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | MLBV-40 model fireplace |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13744.Photo%25204%2520MLDVT%2520model%2520fireplaceLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | MLDVT model fireplace |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13744.Photo%25205%2520MPB%2520model%2520fireplaceLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | MPB model fireplace |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13744.Photo%25206%2520MPD%2520model%2520fireplaceLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | MPD model fireplace |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13744.Photo%25207%2520MPDP%2520model%2520fireplaceLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | MPDP model fireplace |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13744.Photo%25208%2520RHAP54%2520%28Rhapsody%29%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 8 › Caption | RHAP54 (Rhapsody) model fireplace |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13744.Photo%25209%2520SDV%2520model%2520fireplaceLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 9 › Caption | SDV model fireplace |
| Images › 10 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13744.Photo%252010%2520SLDVT%2520model%2520fireplaceLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 10 › Caption | SLDVT model fireplace |
| Images › 11 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13744.Photo%252011%2520SLBV%2520model%2520fireplaceLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 11 › Caption | SLBV model fireplace |
| Images › 12 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13744.Photo%252012%2520SYM%2520%28Symmetry%29LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 12 › Caption | SYM (Symmetry) model fireplace |
| Images › 13 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13744.13rating%2520pateLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 13 › Caption | Labels on the rating plate |
| Hazards › Name | Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Lennox Hearth Products has received eight reports of gas connectors leaking in fireplaces. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces |
| Products › Type | Gas-Burning Fireplaces |
| Products › Category I D | 67914 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,500 |
| Recall I D | 1516 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Fireplace stores and by HVAC retailers and installers nationwide from April 2012 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $9,000. |
| Recall Date | 2013-07-25T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 13744 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-07-31T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |