Miles Industries Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Burn Hazard

Valor H5 gas fireplaces

Date of Recall

2018-12-20

CPSC Release Number

19-056

Manufactured In

Canada

Units

About 1,000 (in addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada)

Sold By

Northeast Hearth & Home, Sutter Home & Hearth, Wallace's Stove & Fireplace Hearth stores and other stores nationwide and online from June 2014 through March 2018 for about $5,500.

Problem/Hazard

The trim around the fireplaces can leak hot exhaust air, posing a burn hazard.  

Injuries/Incidents

Miles Industries has received one report of mantle charring. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Valor H5 gas fireplaces fueled by either natural gas or propane gas. The recalled fireplaces were sold in six different trim options and are a fully enclosed rectangular sheet metal box with a shatter resistant glass front. They were sold with a mesh barrier screen that was installed in front of the glass. The fireplace exhaust is vented to the outside through a ventilation duct. The model number and serial number are printed on a rating sheet behind the trim.

Model Number	Product Name	Serial Number Range
1100 Natural Gas	Valor H5 Gas Fireplace	1100N10000 - 1100N12173
1100 Propane Gas	Valor H5 Gas Fireplace	1100P20000 - 1100P21132
1150 Natural Gas	Valor H5 Gas Fireplace	1150N10000 - 1150N11448
1150 Propane Gas	Valor H5 Gas Fireplace	1150P20000 - 1150P20822

Remedy

Repair

Consumer Contact

Miles Industries toll-free at 866-420-3360 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.valorfireplaces.com and click on "H5 Recall Notice" for more information.

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