Severity
Moderate
CPSC recall · Reported April 14, 2011
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…
Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas recalled This recall involves ADP FOA series unit heaters with heating capacity, model and serial … - a moderate-severity action.
ADP Recalls to Repair Unit Heaters Due to Fire Hazard1 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 #11198 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 ….
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11198 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This CPSC action (record #11198) 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 400.
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 ADP to schedule an inspection and, if necessary, repair of the heater. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
About 400
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
This recall involves ADP FOA series unit heaters with heating capacity, model and serial numbers listed below. These unit heaters are separated combustion and gas-fired. The brand name "ADP", 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 FOAN-60-1-1-1 5609K#### to 5610M##### 100,000 BTUH FOAN-100-1-1-1 6003J#### to 6010L##### 5603J#### to 5610L##### 100,000 BTUH FOAP-100-1-1-1 6003J#### to 6010L##### 5603J#### to 5610L##### 125,000 BTUH FOAN-125-1-1-1 6003J#### to 6010L##### 5603J#### to 5610L##### 125,000 BTUH FOAP-125-1-1-1 6003J#### to 6010L##### 5603J#### to 5610L#####
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.
Consumers should stop using these recalled heaters immediately. Consumers should contact ADP to schedule an inspection and, if necessary, repair of the heater.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11198 |
| Date reported | April 14, 2011 |
| Date initiated | April 14, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas |
| Affected scope | About 400 |
| 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 ADP to schedule an inspection and, if ne…
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