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CPSC recall · Reported April 14, 2011

Lennox Industries Recalls to Repair Garage Heaters Due to Fire 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 ha…

Recall #
11197
Affected scope
About 440
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Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas recalled This recall involves Lennox garage heaters with heating capacity, model number, and seria… - a moderate-severity action.

Lennox Industries Recalls to Repair Garage Heaters Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas in April 14, 2011. Reason: Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled heaters immediately. Consumers should contact …. Verify recall #11197 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts ….

Moderate
severity level
April 14, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11197 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #11197) was formally reported on April 14, 2011. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 440.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using these recalled heaters immediately. Consumers should contact Lennox to schedule an inspection and, if necessary, repair of the garage heater. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 440

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves Lennox garage heaters with heating capacity, model number, and serial number listed below. The brand name "Lennox", the model number and the serial number can be found on the nameplate located inside the control cabinet. Heating Capacity Model Number Serial Number Range 60,000 BTUH TUA060SNAF1 5609H#### to 5610M##### 100,000 BTUH TUA100SNAF1 6004G#### to 6010L##### 5604G#### to 5610L##### 100,000 BTUH TUA100SNSF1 6004G#### to 6010L##### 5604G#### to 5610L##### 125,000 BTUH TUA125SNAF1 6004G#### to 6010L##### 5604G#### to 5610L##### 125,000 BTUH TUA125SNSF1 6004G#### to 6010L##### 5604G#### to 5610L#####

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 11197
Date reported April 14, 2011
Date initiated April 14, 2011
Recalling firm Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas
Affected scope About 440
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

Consumers should stop using these recalled heaters immediately. Consumers should contact Lennox to schedule an inspection and, if…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Lennox garage heaters with heating capacity, model number, and serial number listed below. The brand name "Lennox", the model number and the serial number can be found on the nameplate located inside the control cabinet. Heating Capacity Model Number Serial Number Range 60,000 BTUH TUA060SNAF1 5609H#### to 5610M##### 100,000 BTUH TUA100SNAF1 6004G#### to 6010L##### 5604G#### to 5610L##### 100,000 BTUH TUA100SNSF1 6004G#### to 6010L##### 5604G#### to 5610L##### 125,000 BTUH TUA125SNAF1 6004G#### to 6010L##### 5604G#### to 5610L##### 125,000 BTUH TUA125SNSF1 6004G#### to 6010L##### 5604G#### to 5610L#####. Recalled by Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas. Units affected: About 440.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using these recalled heaters immediately. Consumers should contact Lennox to schedule an inspection and, if necessary, repair of the garage heater.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 14, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11197.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (11197) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported April 14, 2011. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.