CPSC recall · Reported February 27, 2020
Lennox Industries Recalls Ductless Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Internal electrical components can fail, allowing the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves three models of Lennox Ductless Single-Zone or Multi-Zone heat pumps….
Lennox Industries Recalls Ductless Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 27, 2020. Reason: Internal electrical components can fail, allowing the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact their installing servicer, dealer, or contractor to …. Verify recall #20083 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Internal electrical components can fail, allowing the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard..
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- agency class
- February 27, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20083 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
This recall involves three models of Lennox Ductless Single-Zone or Multi-Zone heat pumps. The model and serial numbers can be found on the nameplate on the side of the units. Only heat pumps with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall: Model Number Serial Number MPA018S4M-1P 6915XXXXXX or 6916XXXXXX MPA048S4S-1P 6915XXXXXX or 6916XXXXXX MPA048S4M-1P 6915XXXXXX or 6916XXXXXX
Reason for recall
Internal electrical components can fail, allowing the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately contact their installing servicer, dealer, or contractor to arrange for a free replacement of the outdoor unit. While awaiting replacement, consumers should monitor the recalled heat pumps while they are being operated and keep foliage and other flammable items at least 24 inches away from the recalled units. Lennox is contacting all known independent dealers about the recall directly. The dealers will contact individual consumers to arrange for recalled outdoor units to be removed and replacement units to be installed.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20083 |
| Date reported | February 27, 2020 |
| Date initiated | February 27, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1,650 (in addition, about 380 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 contact their installing servicer, dealer, or contractor to arrange for a free replacement of the ou…
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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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