CPSC recall · Reported March 8, 2005
CPSC, Honeywell Sensing and Controls Announce Recall of Thermal Switches
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 …
Honeywell Sensing and Controls, of Freeport, Ill. recalled These "Snap Action" thermal switches were sold under the model number 2450A, 2455RA, or 2….
CPSC, Honeywell Sensing and Controls Announce Recall of Thermal Switches was recalled by Honeywell Sensing and Controls, of Freeport, Ill. in March 8, 2005. Reason: When these switches are used in fire or HVAC dampers and heat detectors, they could fail to operate, causing …. Remedy: Honeywell Sensing and Controls will provide a free replacement switch.. Verify recall #05548 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Honeywell Sensing and Controls, of Freeport, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-When these switches are used in fire or HVAC dampers and heat detectors, they could fail to operate, causing ….
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- March 8, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05548 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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 Number Date Codes Part of Corrective Action 2455RA and 2450A Z0412, Z0413, Z0414, Z0415, Z0416, Z0417, Z0418, Z0419, Z0420, Z0421, Z0427, Z0429, Z0430, Z0431,Z0432, Z0434, Z0435, Z0436, Z0437 2455RM Z0421, Z0427, Z0429, Z0430, Z0431, Z0432, Z0434, Z0435, Z0436, Z0437
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Honeywell Sensing and Controls will provide a free replacement switch.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05548 |
| Date reported | March 8, 2005 |
| Date initiated | March 8, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Honeywell Sensing and Controls, of Freeport, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 113,500, including about 12,200 that were installed in buildings |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Honeywell Sensing and Controls will provide a free replacement switch.
- Check the recall number (05548) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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