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

Note: The firm is no longer in business. Stop using this product immediately. There is no remedy available. (2/26/24)

  • ELDV model fireplace
  • LDV model fireplace
  • MLBV-40 model fireplace
  • MLDVT model fireplace
  • MPB model fireplace
  • MPD model fireplace
  • MPDP model fireplace
  • RHAP54 (Rhapsody) model fireplace
  • SDV model fireplace
  • SLDVT model fireplace
  • SLBV model fireplace
  • SYM (Symmetry) model fireplace
  • Labels on the rating plate
Name of Product:
Lennox and Superior gas fireplaces
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Dispose
No Remedy Available
Recall Date:
July 25, 2013
Units:

About 11,500

Recall Details

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.  

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas fireplaces, and turn off the gas to the fireplace. No remedy is available. The firm is no longer in business.

Incidents/Injuries:

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

Sold At:
Fireplace stores and by HVAC retailers and installers nationwide from April 2012 through December 2012 for between $1,200 and $9,000.
Manufacturer(s):
Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
13-744

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