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

Recall 13-744 · July 25, 2013 · Lennox Hearth Products

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
13-744 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 25, 2013
Brand
Lennox Hearth Products
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces
Hazard
Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 11,500
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
July 31, 2015

What 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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces · About 11,500 units

Photos from the recall notice

ELDV model fireplace
ELDV model fireplace
LDV model fireplace
LDV model fireplace
MLBV-40 model fireplace
MLBV-40 model fireplace
MLDVT model fireplace
MLDVT model fireplace

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Fireplace stores and by HVAC retailers and installers nationwide from April 2012 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $9,000.; Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn..

Injuries or incidents reported

Lennox Hearth Products has received eight reports of gas connectors leaking in fireplaces. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Lennox Hearth Products at (800) 655-2008 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.lennox.com and click on Recall Info at the bottom of the page for more information.

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?

Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces (About 11,500 units). This recall involves natural gas or propane Lennox and Superior brand fireplaces with the following model and serial numbers.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 31, 2015. 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.