Regency Fireplace Products Recalls Gas Stove Fireplaces Due to Explosion and Injury Hazards

Regency Ultimate direct vent gas stove fireplaces (models U37 and U39)

Date of Recall

2018-05-15

CPSC Release Number

18-156

Manufactured In

Canada

Units

About 13,700 (in addition, 11,300 were sold in Canada and 10 were sold in Mexico)

Distributor

FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd., of Canada

Importer

Fireplace Products U.S. Inc., of Blaine, Wash.

Sold By

Fireplace distributors and stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2018 for about $2,800.

Problem/Hazard

The pressure release system can fail and cause the gas stove to explode, posing explosion and injury hazards.

Injuries/Incidents

Regency has received three reports of the pressure system failing, and one report of the door hinge breaking, including one incident that resulted in minor cuts to the consumer's legs.

Description

Remedy

Repair

Consumer Contact

Regency toll-free at 866-867-4328 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.regency-fire.com and click on "U39 notice" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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