CPSC2007-10-02
Honeywell Recalls Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves Due To Burn Hazard
Honeywell International Inc., of Morristown, N.J.
Hazard
The activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT, which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition. This can pose the risk of thermal burns to consumers when they light the pilot of the fireplace or stove.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Honeywell for information on how to receive a free inspection and replacement valve.
Sold at
Honeywell sold the gas valves exclusively to original equipment manufacturers for use in fireplaces and stoves from April 2004 through August 2007. Those manufacturers sold fireplaces and stoves at retailers nationwide.
Affected count
About 4,000
Injuries reported
Honeywell has received one report of gas accumulating and combusting when the consumer lit the fireplace, resulting in a minor injury when the hair in the back of the consumer's hand was singed.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
Gas Valves Used in Recalled Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Honeywell at (800) 939-4836 between 9 a.m. and 5p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.nvp-hearth.honeywell.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Honeywell-Recalls-Gas-Valves-Used-in-Decorative-Fireplaces-and-Stoves-Due-To-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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