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ADP Recalls to Repair Unit Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Name of Product:
ADP FOA series unit heaters
Hazard:
Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts down the heater in the event of a heater failure. This poses a fire hazard.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
April 14, 2011
Units:
About 400
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact ADP toll-free at (866) 303-8634 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.adpnow.com

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves ADP FOA series unit heaters with heating capacity, model and serial numbers listed below. These unit heaters are separated combustion and gas-fired. The brand name "ADP", the model number and the serial number can be found on the nameplate located inside the control cabinet.

 

Heating CapacityModel NumberSerial Number Range
60,000 BTUH FOAN-60-1-1-1 5609K#### to 5610M#####
100,000 BTUH FOAN-100-1-1-1 6003J#### to 6010L#####
5603J#### to 5610L#####
100,000 BTUH FOAP-100-1-1-1 6003J#### to 6010L#####
5603J#### to 5610L#####
125,000 BTUH FOAN-125-1-1-1 6003J#### to 6010L#####
5603J#### to 5610L#####
125,000 BTUH FOAP-125-1-1-1 6003J#### to 6010L#####
5603J#### to 5610L#####
Remedy:

Consumers should stop using these recalled heaters immediately. Consumers should contact ADP to schedule an inspection and, if necessary, repair of the heater.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At

ADP dealers and distributors nationwide from September 2003 through April 2011 for between $2,700 and $4,200.

Manufacturer(s):
Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas or Advanced Distributor Products (ADP) LLC, of Grenada, Miss.
Manufactured In:
United States
Distributor(s):

Advanced Distributor Products (ADP) LLC, of Grenada, Miss.

Recall number:
11-198
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