CPSC2014-04-04
Hussong Manufacturing and American Flame Recall Three Gas Fireplaces, Fireplace Inserts Due to Explosion Hazard
Hussong Manufacturing Co. Inc., d/b/a Kozy Heat Fireplaces, of Lakefield, Minn.
Hazard
The main control module can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area, posing an explosion hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and fireplace inserts, turn off the gas to the units and contact the dealer where the unit was purchased or Hussong Manufacturing to have the ignition board on the fireplace main control module replaced free of charge.
Sold at
Fireplace dealers and distributors from October 2009 to April 2013 for between $1,450 and $3,325.
Affected count
About 13,600 in the U.S. and 2,170 in Canada
Injuries reported
Hussong Manufacturing received reports of nine incidents of gas being released prematurely and exploding, resulting in minor property damage and two reports of abrasions.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Kozy Heat, Ambiance and Stellar Hearth gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts
Consumer contact
Hussong Manufacturing at (800) 253-4904 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.kozyheat.com, www.ambiancefireplace.com, or www.stellarhearth.com, then click on “Recall Info” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Hussong-Manufacturing-and-American-Flame-Recall-Three-Gas-Fireplaces-and-Fireplace-InsertsDon't want to check this manually?
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