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ADP FOA series unit heaters

CPSC Recall #11-198 — April 13, 2011

Recall #11-198 Date: April 13, 2011 Remedy: Repair

Product

ADP FOA series unit heaters

Description

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

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

Units Affected

About 400

Sold At

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

Manufacturer

Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas or Advanced Distributor Products (ADP) LLC, of Grenada, Miss.

Manufactured In

United States

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Repair. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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