CPSC2009-03-27
Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard
Central Fireplace, of Greenbush, Minn.
Hazard
Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled fireplaces immediately, shut off the gas supply to the fireplace, and contact Central Fireplace to arrange for a free replacement kit.
Sold at
Fireplace dealers nationwide from April 2001 through July 2007 for about $1,600.
Affected count
About 760
Injuries reported
Central Fireplace has received seven reports of the glass doors breaking when consumers were relighting the fireplace's pilot light. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Central Fireplace between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday at (800) 248-4681, or visit the firm's Web site at www.centralfireplace.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Central-Fireplace-Recalls-Fireplaces-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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