"Snap Action" Thermal Switches
CPSC Recall #05-548 — March 7, 2005
Product
"Snap Action" Thermal Switches
Description
These "Snap Action" thermal switches were sold under the model number 2450A, 2455RA, or 2455RM. They have model numbers and date codes stamped on the sensing surface or end cap. Following are those model numbers and date codes that are part of the corrective action:Model NumberDate Codes Part of Corrective Action2455RA and 2450AZ0412, Z0413, Z0414, Z0415, Z0416, Z0417, Z0418, Z0419, Z0420, Z0421, Z0427, Z0429, Z0430, Z0431, Z0432, Z0434, Z0435, Z0436, Z04372455RMZ0421, Z0427, Z0429, Z0430, Z0431, Z0432, Z0434, Z0435, Z0436, Z0437
Hazard
When these switches are used in fire or HVAC dampers and heat detectors, they could fail to operate, causing the damper not to close or causing the heat detector not to alarm if there is a fire.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Honeywell Sensing and Controls will provide a free replacement switch
Units Affected
About 113,500, including about 12,200 that were installed in buildings
Sold At
Honeywell Sensing and Controls to authorized distributors and manufacturers nationwide from July 2004 through August 2004 for between $1 and $2.
Manufacturer
Honeywell Sensing and Controls, of Freeport, Ill.
Manufactured In
China