CPSC2008-05-28
Fireplace Wall Controls Recalled by Hearth & Home Technologies; High Temperatures Can Result in Property Damage
Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., of Lakeville, Minn. (Fireplace)
Hazard
Failure in the wall control system can cause the fireplace to turn on by itself creating a risk of property damage. If the control fails and the consumer has left combustible objects directly in front of an unattended fireplace, there may also be a risk of fire.
Remedy
Consumers should disable the fireplace until the repair is performed if they will be away from their residence for an extended period of time. Retailers are contacting consumers directly to inform them about the retrofit program and provide instructions on disabling the fireplace. Hearth & Home Technologies will send consumers a free replacement wall control panel for installation by the consumer or trained technician. Consumers not contacted by their retailer should contact Hearth & Home Technologies.
Sold at
Fireplace stores and distributors nationwide from January 2007 through February 2008 for between $2,800 and $3,500.
Affected count
About 22,000
Injuries reported
Hearth & Home has received 13 reports of a fireplace turning itself on and continuing to operate, including two reports of minor property damage caused by high temperature. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
IntelliSwitch Fireplace Wall Controls
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Hearth & Home Technologies at (800) 215-5152 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.heatnglo.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Fireplace-Wall-Controls-Recalled-by-Hearth--Home-Technologies-High-Temperatures-Can-Result-in-Property-DamageDon't want to check this manually?
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