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Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Vent-Free Gas Logs and Fireplaces Due to Gas Leak and Fire Hazards

Recall 10-182 · March 25, 2010 · Lennox Hearth Products

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled log sets and fireplaces and contact Lennox for information about how to arrange for a free inspection and repair.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
10-182 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 25, 2010
Brand
Lennox Hearth Products
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Superior VFGL Vent-Free Gas Log Sets and VF Vent-Free Fireplaces
Hazard
Gas Leak and Fire Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 5,700
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recalled products are Lennox Superior brand VFGL Log Sets and VF4000, VF5000 and VF6000 fireplaces. Log sets are comprised of ceramic-fiber logs with a dual gas burner system and are designed to be placed in a wood-burning fireplace or a ventless firebox enclosure. Fireplaces are comprised of log sets, a ventless firebox enclosure and accessories. Each product has a metal rating plate attached to the grate of the log sets or to the frame of the fireplaces containing the unit's model number, serial number and other information. The following models are affected by this recall: Vent-Free Gas Log Set Models VFGL18 - MSN - 4 VFGL18 - MSP - 4 VFGL24 - MSN - 4 VFGL24 - MSP - 4 VFGL28 - MSN - 4 VFGL28 - MSP - 4 VFGL18 - VSN - 4 VFGL18 - VSP - 4 VFGL24 - VSN - 4 VFGL24 - VSP - 4 VFGL28 - VSN - 4 VFGL28 - VSP - 4 Vent-Free Gas Fireplace Models VF4000 - CHN - 2 VF4000 - CHP - 2 VF4000 - CMN - 2 VF4000 - CMP - 2 VF5000 - CMN - 2 VF5000 - CMP - 2 VF6000 - CMN - 2 VF6000 - CMP - 2 Included in this recall are units with serial numbers starting with "6408C" through "6408M," and those starting with "6409." Units that had repairs made to the burner assembly between March 2008 and December 2009 are also included.

Is my product affected?

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  • Superior VFGL Vent-Free Gas Log Sets and VF Vent-Free Fireplaces · About 5,700 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Various fireplace and HVAC retailers and installers from March 2008 through December 2009 for approximately $540 to $775 for the log sets and $1,300 to $1,850 for the fireplaces.; Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn..

Injuries or incidents reported

Lennox received two reports from installers of the log sets failing to light. No injuries were reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, please contact Lennox Hearth Products at (800) 826-8546 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.lennoxhearthproducts.com

Recall history and context

Lennox Hearth Products appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Lennox Hearth Products recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Superior VFGL Vent-Free Gas Log Sets and VF Vent-Free Fireplaces (About 5,700 units). The recalled products are Lennox Superior brand VFGL Log Sets and VF4000, VF5000 and VF6000 fireplaces.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Gas Leak and Fire Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log sets and fireplaces and contact Lennox for information about how to arrange for a free inspection and repair.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.