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Product recall · CPSCMay 28, 2008Serious
Fireplace Wall Controls
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What’s wrong
Failure in the wall control system can cause the fireplace to turn on by itself creating a risk of property damage. If the control fails and the consumer has left combustible objects directly in front of an unattended fireplace, there may also be a risk of fire.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should disable the fireplace until the repair is performed if they will be away from their residence for an extended period of time. Retailers are contacting consumers directly to inform them about the retrofit program and provide instructions on disabling the fireplace. Hearth & Home Technologies will send consumers a free replacement wall control panel for installation by the consumer or trained technician. Consumers not contacted by their retailer should contact Hearth & Home Technologies.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Hearth & Home Technologies at (800) 215-5152 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.heatnglo.com
The product
This recall involves WSK-300 IntelliSwitch Fireplace Wall Controls sold with Heat & Glo gas direct vent fireplaces with the following model & serial numbers: Model Number Sales period All serial numbers up to 6000GLX-IPI-S January 2007 to January 22, 2008 0021279289 6000GLX-IPILP-S January 2007 to January 22, 2008 0021279322 6000GLX-IPI-R January 2007 to January 28, 2008 0021281203 6000GLX-IPILP-R January 2007 to January 22, 2008 0021279291 Cerona 36 January 2007 to January 22, 2008 0021279592 Cerona 42 January 2007 to January 23, 2008 0021279097 The fireplaces have a serial plate located on the floor, right hand side, of the fireplace control compartment. The model code, serial number, and date of manufacture are on this plate. The recall also includes the following wall controls sold separately: Wall Control Model Number Sales period All serial numbers Heat & Glo WSK-300-HNG January 2007 to December 2007 None Heatilator WSK-300-HTL June 2007 to December 2007 None Quadra-Fire WSK-300-QF November 2007 to December 2007 None
Details
- Units affected
- About 22,000
- Recall date
- May 28, 2008
- Brand
- Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., of Lakeville, Minn. (Fireplace), Nortech Systems Inc., of Wayzata, Minn. (Wall Controls)
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Hearth & Home has received 13 reports of a fireplace turning itself on and continuing to operate, including two reports of minor property damage caused by high temperature. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Fireplace stores and distributors nationwide from January 2007 through February 2008 for between $2,800 and $3,500.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Fireplace Wall Controls Recalled by Hearth & Home Technologies; High Temperatures Can Result in Property Damage”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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