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CPSC recall · Reported July 25, 2013

Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Fireplaces Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #
13744
Affected scope
About 11,500
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Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn. recalled This recall involves natural gas or propane Lennox and Superior brand fireplaces with the… - a moderate-severity action.

Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Fireplaces Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall… was recalled by Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn. in July 25, 2013. Reason: Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas fireplaces, turn off the gas to …. Verify recall #13744 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard..

Moderate
severity level
July 25, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13744 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #13744) was formally reported on July 25, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 11,500.

The documented reason for this recall is: Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing 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 immediately stop using the recalled gas fireplaces, turn off the gas to the fireplace and contact Lennox Hearth Products for a free inspection and replacement of the leaking gas conn… - 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, 6 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 11,500

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves natural gas or propane Lennox and Superior brand fireplaces with the following model and serial numbers. Lennox model numbers include ELDV, LDV, MLBV-40, MLDVT, MPB, MPD, MPDP, RHAP54, and SYM. Superior model numbers include SDV, SLDVT and SLBV. Serial number have 10 digits starting with 6412D4, 6412E4, 6412F4, 6412G4, 6412H4, 6412D7, 6412E7, 6412F7, 6412G7 or 6412H7. The model, serial number and the Lennox or Superior brand names are printed on the rating plate located in the control box area of the fireplace.

Reason for recall

Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas fireplaces, turn off the gas to the fireplace and contact Lennox Hearth Products for a free inspection and replacement of the leaking gas connector. Lennox Hearth Products and its distributors are contacting purchasers directly.

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 13744
Date reported July 25, 2013
Date initiated July 25, 2013
Recalling firm Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn.
Affected scope About 11,500
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 immediately stop using the recalled gas fireplaces, turn off the gas to the fireplace and contact Lennox Hearth …

  • Check the recall number (13744) 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

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves natural gas or propane Lennox and Superior brand fireplaces with the following model and serial numbers. Lennox model numbers include ELDV, LDV, MLBV-40, MLDVT, MPB, MPD, MPDP, RHAP54, and SYM. Superior model numbers include SDV, SLDVT and SLBV. Serial number have 10 digits starting with 6412D4, 6412E4, 6412F4, 6412G4, 6412H4, 6412D7, 6412E7, 6412F7, 6412G7 or 6412H7. The model, serial number and the Lennox or Superior brand names are printed on the rating plate located in the control box area of the fireplace.. Recalled by Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn.. Units affected: About 11,500.
Why was this product recalled?
Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas fireplaces, turn off the gas to the fireplace and contact Lennox Hearth Products for a free inspection and replacement of the leaking gas connector. Lennox Hearth Products and its distributors are contacting purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 25, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13744.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (13744) 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 July 25, 2013. 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.