CPSC2002-09-09
CPSC, Valor Heating Announce Recall of Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces
Valor Heating Ltd., of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Hazard
A design defect in the gas control assembly can allow main burner gas to prematurely enter the firebox during lighting. The ignition of this excess gas can cause the glass window to shatter, presenting the risk of burns or cuts from broken glass.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these fireplaces and shut off the gas immediately. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should contact Valor Heating.
Sold at
Specialty fireplace dealers sold these fireplaces nationwide, from September 1997 through January 2002, for between $1,700 and $2,400.
Affected count
About 730
Injuries reported
Valor Heating has received one report of cuts to the consumer's face, when the glass front of the fireplace shattered, after excess gas ignited.
Manufactured in
United Kingdom
Products
Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces
Consumer contact
Consumers should contact Valor at (866) 541-0930 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.valorflame.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Valor-Heating-Announce-Recall-of-Wall-Mount-Gas-Fireplaces-Don't want to check this manually?
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