CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Honeywell Sensing and Controls Announce Recall of Thermal Switches

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-548

Date: March 07, 2005

Product Name: "Snap Action" Thermal Switches

Recall Description:

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 NumberDate Codes Part of Corrective Action2455RA and 2450AZ0412, Z0413, Z0414, Z0415, Z0416, Z0417, Z0418, Z0419, Z0420, Z0421, Z0427, Z0429, Z0430, Z0431, Z0432, Z0434, Z0435, Z0436, Z04372455RMZ0421, Z0427, Z0429, Z0430, Z0431, Z0432, Z0434, Z0435, Z0436, Z0437

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 113,500, including about 12,200 that were installed in buildings

Incidents:

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.

Manufactured In:

China