Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Gas Fireplaces, Stoves, Inserts and Log Sets Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard

Gas fireplaces, gas stoves, gas inserts and log sets

Date of Recall

2014-09-23

CPSC Release Number

14-279

Manufactured In

Valve manufactured in: Taiwan, United States

Units

About 20,000

Manufacturer

Fireplace Manufacturer: Hearth & Home Technologies, of Lakeville, Minn. 

Sold By

Fireplace stores from May 2014 through July 2014 for between $1,200 and $8,000.

Problem/Hazard

The gas valve in the unit can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

This recall involves Hearth & 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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer Contact

Hearth & 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.

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