CPSC2013-07-25
Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Fireplaces Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn.
Hazard
Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Fireplace stores and by HVAC retailers and installers nationwide from April 2012 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $9,000.
Affected count
About 11,500
Injuries reported
Lennox Hearth Products has received eight reports of gas connectors leaking in fireplaces. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Lennox-Hearth-Products-Recalls-FireplacesDon't want to check this manually?
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