The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05548·Announced 2005-03-08

Honeywell Recalls Snap Action Thermal Switches for Fire Damper Failure Risk

Honeywell is recalling about 113,500 Snap Action thermal switches that may fail to operate in fire dampers or heat detectors, posing a fire safety risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire safety equipment) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Honeywell Sensing and Controls is recalling approximately 113,500 Snap Action thermal switches, including about 12,200 units that were already installed in buildings. The affected switches were sold under model numbers 2450A, 2455RA, or 2455RM with specific date codes stamped on the sensing surface or end cap. These switches were distributed to authorized distributors and manufacturers nationwide from July 2004 through August 2004 for between $1 and $2.

The recall was issued because the switches could fail to operate when used in fire or HVAC dampers and heat detectors. This failure could cause a damper not to close or a heat detector not to alarm in the event of a fire. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should check their switches for the specific model numbers and date codes listed in the recall notice. Honeywell Sensing and Controls will provide a free replacement switch. For more information, consumers can call Honeywell Sensing and Controls at (800) 537-6945 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Snap Action Thermal Switches
Manufacturer
Honeywell Sensing and Controls, of Freeport, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
113,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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