CPSC2018-12-20
Miles Industries Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Burn Hazard
Miles Industries Ltd., of Canada
Hazard
The trim around the fireplaces can leak hot exhaust air, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact Miles Industries to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Northeast Hearth & Home, Sutter Home & Hearth, Wallace's Stove & Fireplace Hearth stores and other stores nationwide and online from June 2014 through March 2018 for about $5,500.
Affected count
About 1,000 (in addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Miles Industries has received one report of mantle charring. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Canada
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Valor H5 gas fireplaces
Consumer contact
Miles Industries toll-free at 866-420-3360 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at h5@valorfireplaces.com or online at www.valorfireplaces.com and click on “H5 Recall Notice” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Miles-Industries-Recalls-Gas-Fireplaces-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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