CPSC2020-07-30
Miles Industries Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards (Recall Alert)
Miles Industries Ltd., of Canada
Hazard
Delayed ignition due to pilot degradation can cause gas in the fireplace to accumulate prior to burner ignition. When ignition takes place, it can cause the glass window to shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact their Valor fireplace retailer or contractor to schedule a free repair. Miles Industries is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Southern Fireplaces & More, Custom Hearth, On Fire, Abercrombie & Co., Southern Hearth & Patio stores and other Specialty Hearth stores from July 2014 through March 2020 for between $3,700 and $5,500 (not including installation).
Affected count
About 370 (In addition, about 1,050 units were sold in Canada) (Valor H5 gas fireplaces were previously recalled on December 2018.)
Injuries reported
Miles Industries has received one report of delayed ignition in the United States. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Canada
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Valor H5 gas fireplace
Consumer contact
Miles Industries toll-free at 866-420-3360 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at H5@valorfireplaces.com or online at valorfireplaces.com and click on H5 Recall Notice for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Miles-Industries-Recalls-Gas-Fireplaces-Due-to-Burn-and-Laceration-Hazards-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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