Recalls / 2015-07-09
Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard
15178 · Recalled 2015-07-09 · CPSC page
Description
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
Hazards
The back of the firebox can bow out, posing a fire hazard.
Reported injuries
There have been two reported incidents involving charring and minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Heat-N-Glo® and Heatilator® Corner Unit Series indoor gas fireplaces | About 2,500 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Hearth & Home Technologies
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Fireplace stores, 500 to $5, 000.
Consumer 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.
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Source: CPSC recall 15178. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.