The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·11197·Announced 2011-04-14

Lennox Recalls Garage Heaters Due to Missing Flame Rollout Switch

Lennox Industries is recalling about 440 garage heaters because some lack a required flame rollout switch, creating a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 fire hazard due to a missing safety device, which fits the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Lennox Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 440 garage heaters sold nationwide from July 2004 through April 2011. The recall involves specific models with heating capacities of 60,000, 100,000, and 125,000 BTUH. The heaters were sold by Lennox Industries dealers and distributors for between $2,700 and $4,200.

Some of these heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch. This switch is a back-up device designed to shut down the heater in the event of a failure. Its absence poses a fire hazard. The company has not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with the recalled units.

Consumers should stop using the recalled heaters immediately. They should contact Lennox at (888) 584-2353 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to schedule an inspection and, if necessary, a repair. The brand name, model number, and serial number can be found on the nameplate located inside the control cabinet.

The recalled product

Product
Garage heaters
Manufacturer
Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Heating Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
440

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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