Recalls / 2015-07-09

Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Pellet Stoves and Inserts Due to Laceration Hazard

15179 · Recalled 2015-07-09 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Quadra-Fire® Mt. Vernon E2 pellet stoves and inserts. The cast iron pellet stove is about 32 inches high, 28 inches wide, 29 inches deep and has a matte black, sienna bronze, porcelain mahogany or porcelain black finish. The inserts are about 34 inches wide in front by 24 inches high by 15 inches deep. The viewing area is 21 inches by 14 inches and has a matte black, sienna bronze or porcelain mahogany finish. The following recalled model numbers are printed on the unit rating plate, which is located near the controls and in the instruction manual. Stoves MMTV-E2-PBK MTV-E2-CSB MTV-E2-MBK MTV-E2-PDB MTV-E2-PFT MTV-E2-PMH Inserts MTV1-E2-CSB MTV1-E2-MBK MTV1-E2-PMH

Hazards

Fuel can back up, creating unstable combustion and a pressure build up inside the firebox and glass can break, posing a laceration hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received eight reports of glass breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the unit, turn the small blue dial on the stove or insert to the -4 position and follow the daily maintenance requirements in the owner's manual. They should contact the retailer where the unit was purchased to arrange for free installation of an enhanced control board. The firm's dealers are contacting known purchasers.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon E2 Pellet Stoves and inserts		About 2,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Hearth & Home Technologies
Made in: United States
Sold at: Stove stores, 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 15179. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.