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U.S. CPSC
March 27, 2009 |
Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard.   |
U.S. CPSC
July 5, 2006 |
Heat & Glo Indoor/Outdoor Gas Fireplaces Recalled for Fire Hazard Temperatures in the framing header area above these fireplaces can get too high, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
April 27, 2005 |
Heat & Glo Recall of Gas Fireplaces Gas in the fireplace can accumulate prior to burner ignition. When ignition takes place, it can cause the glass window to shatter and create a risk of burns or lacerations from broken glass. |
U.S. CPSC
March 24, 2011 |
Kingsman Fireplaces Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard Delayed ignition can cause the fireplace's propane gas to explode and break or shatter the glass door. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers nearby. |
U.S. CPSC
August 2, 2005 |
DESA Heating Products Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ignite, causing a minor flare-up, which could cause nearby combustibles to ignite. |
U.S. CPSC
May 21, 2008 |
American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards Gas can continue to flow into the fireplace pilot light area after the switch has been turned "off," posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 25, 2010 |
Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Vent-Free Gas Logs and Fireplaces Due to Gas Leak and Fire Hazards The front burners of vent-free gas log set fireplace inserts and the vent-free fireplaces can fail to ignite allowing gas to escape and posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 11, 2008 |
Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert's glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 3, 2008 |
Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard The serial plates on the units contain inaccurate information that could result in the use of undersized installation wiring, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
February 11, 2005 |
American Standard Companies Recall of Gas-Electric Heating/Cooling Units A gas leak can occur if there is a crack in the gas valve body near the inlet pipe connection. A build-up of gas in the burner compartment of the unit could occur, which could be ignited by an internal spark. |
U.S. CPSC
June 28, 2006 |
CFM Corp. Recalls Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces for Fire Hazard Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
May 9, 2006 |
Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard The mini fireplace which houses the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
June 6, 2007 |
General Electric Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Fire Hazard These ranges have a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and griddle gas supply tube, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
October 2, 2007 |
Honeywell Recalls Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves Due To Burn Hazard The activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT, which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition. This can pose the risk of thermal burns to consumers when they light the pilot of the fireplace or stove. |
U.S. CPSC
March 1, 2011 |
Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Natural Gas Log Set Burner Assemblies Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning A crack can develop at the gas valve connection allowing natural gas to leak while the burner is in use, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. |
U.S. CPSC
April 28, 2004 |
CFM Corporation Recall of Fireplace Remote Receivers The circuit board can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn and fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
December 23, 2009 |
Verandah Patio Fireplaces Recalled by W.S. Badcock Corp. Due to Fire Hazard A paint used to finish the exterior shell may catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 14, 2011 |
General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 23, 2010 |
Simpson Dura-Vent Recalls Fireplace Dampers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard When the consumer attempts to open/close the damper, it can become stuck in its current position. In addition, some of the dampers were assembled backwards and are set to the closed position when the consumer attempts to open the damper. Both pose risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to the consumer. |
U.S. CPSC
October 19, 2005 |
International Comfort Products LLC Recall to Repair Packaged Gas Furnace and AC Units The unit's control board can ignite and, in certain units, can result in the ignition of flammable material adjacent to the unit. |
U.S. CPSC
March 10, 2011 |
Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises Due to Fire and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively by Home Shopping Network Heat from the operating unit causes the plastic mounting screws to deform causing the unit to fall from the wall, posing a fall and fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
October 17, 2007 |
Plow & Hearth Recalls Aluminum Chimeneas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards. |
U.S. CPSC
March 20, 2002 |
Pascal Products Co. Recalls Two-Paneled Fireplace Screens Sold At Wal-Mart The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC
March 8, 2011 |
Sunjoy Industries Recalls Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire Hazard The decorative bronze powder coat finish on the fireplace chimney can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 29, 2006 |
Agio International's Outdoor Steel Dome Fireplaces Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Touch-up paint used on the fireplace's exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
November 5, 2009 |
Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
September 9, 2002 |
Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces Recalled by Valor Heating A design defect in the gas control assembly can allow main burner gas to prematurely enter the firebox during lighting. The ignition of this excess gas can cause the glass window to shatter, presenting the risk of burns or cuts from broken glass. |
U.S. CPSC
March 16, 2010 |
Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
This Old House
Mark Schaub |
Good Wood Fires A chimney expert offers tips on how to prep your fireplace for its busy season. |
This Old House
Jim Buckley |
One Hot Fireplace How to build a better fireplace using 18th century engineering. |
U.S. CPSC
January 20, 2011 |
Winter Weather Warning: CPSC and USFA Issue Home Heating Safety Alert The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the United States Fire Administration are urging consumers to play it safe as winter weather blankets the United States. |
This Old House
Amy R. Hughes |
What's Their Story? Fireplace Summer Fronts Cover up ashes and more with these practical beauts. |
U.S. CPSC
December 22, 2009 |
CPSC Urges Caution with Heating as Winter Weather Arrives; Carbon Monoxide Deaths on the Rise The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to check all home heating systems from fireplaces to furnaces, including any back-up power systems. |
This Old House
Megan Baker |
A Fireplace Face-Lift for Just $87 A blah brick hearth gets a cheery cottage-style refresher with some clever DIY woodwork and a high-contrast paint job |
U.S. CPSC
December 14, 2005 |
CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Furnaces, Space Heaters and Fireplaces The agency urges consumers to conduct annual furnace inspections, and to install smoke and CO alarms. |
U.S. CPSC
December 10, 2004 |
CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Heaters and Fireplaces In a recent year, there were about 10,900 residential fires and about 190 deaths associated with portable or fixed space heaters. Here are some safety tips. |
This Old House
Megan Baker |
Cheery Fireplace for $795 A dingy hearth wall gets a new look with fresh finishes and light, bright storage |
