Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces recall 13-744

Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces

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

CPSC published a recall notice for Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces from Lennox Hearth Products on July 25, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: Defective fireplace gas connectors can leak, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: 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.

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

MLBV-40RHAP54

Additional identifying details

Serial number have 10 digits starting with 6412D4, 6412E4, 6412F4, 6412G4, 6412H4, 6412D7, 6412E7, 6412F7, 6412G7 or 6412H7.

Which products are included?

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.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and injuries

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

Official remedy

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.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Brand: Lennox Hearth Products
Manufacturer: Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn.
Product type: Fireplaces
Recall number: 13-744
Units: About 11,500
Manufactured in: United States
Sold at / sales period: Fireplace stores and by HVAC retailers and installers nationwide from April 2012 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $9,000.