CPSC2010-03-25
Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Vent-Free Gas Logs and Fireplaces Due to Gas Leak and Fire Hazards
Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn.
Hazard
The front burners of vent-free gas log set fireplace inserts and the vent-free fireplaces can fail to ignite allowing gas to escape and posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log sets and fireplaces and contact Lennox for information about how to arrange for a free inspection and repair.
Sold at
Various fireplace and HVAC retailers and installers from March 2008 through December 2009 for approximately $540 to $775 for the log sets and $1,300 to $1,850 for the fireplaces.
Affected count
About 5,700
Injuries reported
Lennox received two reports from installers of the log sets failing to light. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Superior VFGL Vent-Free Gas Log Sets and VF Vent-Free Fireplaces
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact Lennox Hearth Products at (800) 826-8546 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.lennoxhearthproducts.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Lennox-Hearth-Products-Recalls-Vent-Free-Gas-Logs-and-Fireplaces-Due-to-Gas-Leak-and-Fire-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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