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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 23, 2014Serious
Hearth & Home Technologies Gas Fireplaces, Stoves, Inserts and Log Sets
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The gas valve in the unit can leak, 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.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the gas fireplaces, stoves, inserts and log sets, turn off the gas to the units and contact the fireplace store where the unit was purchased to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, valve replacement. The firm's dealers are contacting known purchasers.
Who to contact: Hearth and Home Technologies at (800) 883-6690 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.hearthnhome.com and click on Notices for more information.
The product
This recall involves Hearth and Home Technologies®, Heat-N-Glo®, Heatilator®, Outdoor Lifestyles® and Quadra Fire® natural or propane gas indoor and outdoor fireplaces, stoves, inserts and log sets. The following brand names and serial numbers are printed on the unit rating plate, located near the controls, and in the instruction manual. Brand Names Products Serial Numbers Hearth and Home Technologies® Indoor Gas Fireplaces 0023793235 through 0023822923 GA1851161 through GA1851706 Gas Log Sets 0023797015 through 0023812111 1126-3481 and 65174612130 Heat-N-Glo® Indoor Gas Fireplaces, Stoves and Inserts 0023791818 through 0023823238 Heatilator® Indoor Gas Fireplaces and Inserts 0023792110 through 0023823125 0023742749, 0023826583 0023798I69 and 00238012326 Outdoor Lifestyles® Outdoor Gas Fireplaces OD18710 through OD18934 0023792647 through 0023822308 Quadra Fire® Indoor Gas Stoves and Inserts 0023792636 through 0023822725
Details
- Units affected
- About 20,000
- Recall date
- September 23, 2014
- Brand
- Hearth & Home Technologies, of Lakeville, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Fireplace stores from May 2014 through July 2014 for between $1,200 and $8,000.
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, Stoves, Inserts and Log Sets Due to Risk of Gas Leak and 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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