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Hearth & Home Technologies Gas Fireplaces
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The back of the firebox can bow out, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
This recall involves Heat-N-Glo® and Heatilator® Corner Unit Series indoor gas fireplaces. The fireplaces are LP or NG-fueled corner units with tempered glass fronts. The following model numbers are printed on the unit rating plate, located near the controls used to operate the units, and in the instruction manual. LCOR-36TRB-IPI RCOR-36TRB-IPI GDCL4136I GDCR4136I
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,500
- Recall date
- July 9, 2015
- Brand
- Hearth & Home Technologies of Lakeville, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- There have been two reported incidents involving charring and minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Fireplace stores from March 2008 through November 2014 for $3,500 to $5,000.
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: “Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard”
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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