Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces
CPSC Recall #13-744 — July 25, 2013
Product
Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces
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.
Hazard
Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Lennox Hearth Products has received eight reports of gas connectors leaking in fireplaces. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas fireplaces, and turn off the gas to the fireplace. No remedy is available. The firm is no longer in business.
Units Affected
About 11,500
Sold At
Fireplace stores and by HVAC retailers and installers nationwide from April 2012 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $9,000.
Manufacturer
Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn
Manufactured In
United States