CPSC2018-05-15
Regency Fireplace Products Recalls Gas Stove Fireplaces Due to Explosion and Injury Hazards
FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd., of Canada
Hazard
The pressure release system can fail and cause the gas stove to explode, posing explosion and injury hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas stoves, turn off the gas supply to the unit, and contact Regency to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Fireplace distributors and stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2018 for about $2,800.
Affected count
About 13,700 (in addition, 11,300 were sold in Canada and 10 were sold in Mexico)
Injuries reported
Regency has received three reports of the pressure system failing, and one report of the door hinge breaking, including one incident that resulted in minor cuts to the consumer's legs.
Manufactured in
Canada
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Regency Ultimate direct vent gas stove fireplaces (models U37 and U39)
Consumer contact
Regency toll-free at 866-867-4328 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at u39@regency-fire.com or online at www.regency-fire.com and click on “U39 notice” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Regency-Fireplace-Products-Recalls-Gas-Stove-Fireplaces-Due-to-Explosion-and-Injury-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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