The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13744·Announced 2013-07-25

Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces recalled due to gas leak risk

Lennox Hearth Products is recalling about 11,500 gas fireplaces because defective connectors can leak gas, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

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 hazard from gas leak) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Lennox Hearth Products is recalling approximately 11,500 natural gas and propane fireplaces sold under the Lennox and Superior brands. The recall involves specific models including ELDV, LDV, MLBV-40, MLDVT, MPB, MPD, MPDP, RHAP54, SYM, SDV, SLDVT, and SLBV. Affected units have 10-digit serial numbers starting with 6412D4, 6412E4, 6412F4, 6412G4, 6412H4, 6412D7, 6412E7, 6412F7, 6412G7, or 6412H7. The model, serial number, and brand name are printed on the rating plate located in the control box area of the fireplace.

The recall is due to defective gas connectors that can leak, creating a fire hazard. Lennox Hearth Products has received eight reports of gas connectors leaking in these fireplaces, but no injuries have been reported. The fireplaces were sold at fireplace stores and by HVAC retailers and installers nationwide from April 2012 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $9,000.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas fireplaces and turn off the gas to the unit. They should contact Lennox Hearth Products at (800) 655-2008 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.lennox.com and click on Recall Info for a free inspection and replacement of the leaking gas connector. The company and its distributors are also contacting purchasers directly.

The recalled product

Product
Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces
Manufacturer
Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn.
Category
Consumer Product — Fireplaces
Hazard
Affected units
11,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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