CPSC, Honeywell Sensing and Controls Announce Recall of Thermal Switches
CPSC recall 05548 · announced March 8, 2005 · Honeywell Sensing And Controls · 113,500 units affected
The product
These "Snap Action" thermal switches were sold under the model number 2450A, 2455RA, or 2455RM. They have model numbers and date codes stamped on the sensing surface or end cap. Following are those model numbers and date codes that are part of the corrective action: Model Number Date Codes Part of Corrective Action 2455RA and 2450A Z0412, Z0413, Z0414, Z0415, Z0416, Z0417, Z0418, Z0419, Z0420, Z0421, Z0427, Z0429, Z0430, Z0431,Z0432, Z0434, Z0435, Z0436, Z0437 2455RM Z0421, Z0427, Z0429, Z0430, Z0431, Z0432, Z0434, Z0435, Z0436, Z0437
The hazard
When these switches are used in fire or HVAC dampers and heat detectors, they could fail to operate, causing the damper not to close or causing the heat detector not to alarm, if there is a fire.
What to do (per CPSC)
Honeywell Sensing and Controls will provide a free replacement switch.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Honeywell Sensing and Controls to authorized distributors and manufacturers nationwide, from July 2004 through August 2004, for between $1 and $2.
Consumer contact: For more information, call Honeywell Sensing and Controls at (800) 537-6945 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.