CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
CPSC, Honeywell Sensing and Controls Announce Recall of Thermal Switches
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
Required Consumer Action
Honeywell Sensing and Controls will provide a free replacement switch.
Contact Information
For more information, call Honeywell Sensing and Controls at (800) 537-6945 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
Sold At
Honeywell Sensing and Controls to authorized distributors and manufacturers nationwide, from July 2004 through August 2004, for between $1 and $2.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Honeywell Sensing and Controls, of Freeport, Ill.
Recall Number
05548
Product Information
Product Name
"Snap Action" Thermal Switches
Product Type
Switches
Number of Units
About 113,500, including about 12,200 that were installed in buildings
Manufacturer Name
Honeywell Sensing and Controls, of Freeport, Ill.
Manufactured In
China