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Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Fireplaces Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • ELDV model fireplace
  • LDV model fireplace
  • MLBV-40 model fireplace
  • MLDVT model fireplace
  • MPB model fireplace
  • MPD model fireplace
  • MPDP model fireplace
  • RHAP54 (Rhapsody) model fireplace
  • SDV model fireplace
  • SLDVT model fireplace
  • SLBV model fireplace
  • SYM (Symmetry) model fireplace
  • Labels on the rating plate
Name of Product:
Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces
Hazard:

Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
July 25, 2013
Units:
About 11,500
Consumer Contact

Lennox Hearth Products at (800) 299-0027 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.ihp.us.com and click on Recall Info at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves natural gas or propane Lennox and Superior brand fireplaces with the following model and serial numbers. Lennox model numbers include ELDV, LDV, MLBV-40, MLDVT, MPB, MPD, MPDP, RHAP54, and SYM. Superior model numbers include SDV, SLDVT and SLBV. Serial number have 10 digits starting with 6412D4, 6412E4, 6412F4, 6412G4, 6412H4, 6412D7, 6412E7, 6412F7, 6412G7 or 6412H7. The model, serial number and the Lennox or Superior brand names are printed on the rating plate located in the control box area of the fireplace.  

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

Lennox Hearth Products has received eight reports of gas connectors leaking in fireplaces. No injuries have been reported.  

Sold At:
Fireplace stores and by HVAC retailers and installers nationwide from April 2012 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $9,000.
Importer:

Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn

Manufacturer

Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn

Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
13-744

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