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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This
weekly newsletter covers:
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Lennox Industries Recalls to Repair Garage Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
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ADP Recalls to Repair Unit Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

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LENNOX INDUSTRIES RECALLS TO REPAIR GARAGE HEATERS DUE TO FIRE HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Garage heaters Units: About 440 Distributor: Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas Manufacturer: Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas or Advanced Distributor Products (ADP) LLC, of Grenada, Miss. Hazard: Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts down the heater in the event of a heater failure. This poses a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves Lennox garage heaters with heating capacity, model number, and serial number listed below. The brand name "Lennox", the model number and the serial number can be found on the nameplate located inside the control cabinet.
| Heating Capacity | Model Number | Serial Number Range |
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| 60,000 BTUH | TUA060SNAF1 | 5609H#### to 5610M##### |
| 100,000 BTUH | TUA100SNAF1 | 6004G#### to 6010L##### 5604G#### to 5610L##### |
| 100,000 BTUH | TUA100SNSF1 | 6004G#### to 6010L##### 5604G#### to 5610L##### |
| 125,000 BTUH | TUA125SNAF1 | 6004G#### to 6010L##### 5604G#### to 5610L##### | | 125,000 BTUH | TUA125SNSF1 | 6004G#### to 6010L##### 5604G#### to 5610L##### |
Sold at: Lennox Industries dealers and distributors nationwide from July 2004 through April 2011 for between $2,700 and $4,200. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled heaters immediately. Consumers should contact Lennox to schedule an inspection and, if necessary, repair of the garage heater. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lennox at (888) 584-2353 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website www.lennox.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11197.html

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ADP RECALLS TO REPAIR UNIT HEATERS DUE TO FIRE HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: ADP FOA series unit heaters Units: About 400 Distributor: Advanced Distributor Products (ADP) LLC, of Grenada, Miss.
Manufacturer: Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas or Advanced Distributor Products (ADP) LLC, of Grenada, Miss. Hazard: Some heaters were manufactured without a required flame rollout switch, which is a back-up device that shuts down the heater in the event of a heater failure. This poses a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves ADP FOA series unit heaters with heating capacity, model and serial numbers listed below. These unit heaters are separated combustion and gas-fired. The brand name "ADP", the model number and the serial number can be found on the nameplate located inside the control cabinet.
| Heating Capacity | Model Number | Serial Number Range |
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| 60,000 BTUH | FOAN-60-1-1-1 | 5609K#### to 5610M##### |
| 100,000 BTUH | FOAN-100-1-1-1 | 6003J#### to 6010L##### 5603J#### to 5610L##### |
| 100,000 BTUH | FOAP-100-1-1-1 | 6003J#### to 6010L##### 5603J#### to 5610L##### |
| 125,000 BTUH | FOAN-125-1-1-1 | 6003J#### to 6010L##### 5603J#### to 5610L##### | | 125,000 BTUH | FOAP-125-1-1-1 | 6003J#### to 6010L##### 5603J#### to 5610L##### |
Sold at: ADP dealers and distributors nationwide from September 2003 through April 2011 for between $2,700 and $4,200. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled heaters immediately. Consumers should contact ADP to schedule an inspection and, if necessary, repair of the heater. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact ADP toll-free at (866) 303-8634 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.adpnow.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11198.html

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relationship. The information contained in this update is general in nature.
Individual situations of readers may not fit the general educational
information described in the column. Readers are strongly encouraged to consult
with an attorney to evaluate individual situations and provide legal advice.
Any reliance on the information contained herein is taken at the reader's own
risk and should not be considered legal advice.

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