Honeywell Sensing and Controls Recall of Thermal Switches
"Snap Action" Thermal Switches
Date of Recall
2005-03-08CPSC Release Number
05-548Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 113,500, including about 12,200 that were installed in buildingsImporter
Honeywell Sensing and Controls, of Freeport, Ill.Sold By
Honeywell Sensing and Controls to authorized distributors and manufacturers nationwide from July 2004 through August 2004 for between $1 and $2.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
None reportedDescription
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 |
Remedy
Honeywell Sensing and Controls will provide a free replacement switchConsumer 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.Recall Comments
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