CPSC2015-07-09
Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard
Hearth & Home Technologies of Lakeville, Minn.
Hazard
The back of the firebox can bow out, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the gas fireplaces and contact the fireplace store where the unit was purchased to arrange for a free inspection and installation of a correction kit. The firm's dealers are contacting known purchasers.
Sold at
Fireplace stores from March 2008 through November 2014 for $3,500 to $5,000.
Affected count
About 2,500
Injuries reported
There have been two reported incidents involving charring and minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Heat-N-Glo® and Heatilator® Corner Unit Series indoor gas fireplaces
Consumer contact
Hearth & Home Technologies at (800) 883-6690 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.hearthnhome.com and click on Notices for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Hearth-and-Home-Technologies-Recalls-Gas-FireplacesDon't want to check this manually?
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