CPSC recall 06-198, announced June 28, 2006, covers CFM Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces (about 1,300 units). Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard. The notice reports no incidents. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model and serial numbers are: Model Number Serial Number Range of Affected Units EWF30 (30 inch) WFE05HO R052 400001 to WFE05HO R052 400120 WFE05HO R053 500001 to WFE05HO R053 500060 WFE05HO R054 200001 to WFE05HO R054 200100 EWF36A and EWF36 (36 inch) FA2ECB 309950 to FA2ECB 309999 FA2ECB 339900 to FA2ECB 339999 FA2ECB 369900 to FA2ECB 369999 FA2ECB 03399899 to FA2ECB 03399998 FA2ECB 49989 FA2ECB 3249970 FA2ECB 3249999 FA3ECB 05140001 to FA3ECB 051400100 FA3ECB 051900001 to FA3ECB 051900050 FA3ECB 052200001 to FA3ECB 052200060 FA3ECB 052400001 to FA3ECB 052400100 FA3ECB 052800001 to FA3ECB 052800010 WFE05H0H054800001 to WFE05H0H054800100 WFE05H0H055100001 to WFE05H0H055100005 WFE05H0H060600001 to WFE05H0H060600100 WFE05H0H061600001 to WFE05H0H061600050 The name "CFM Corporation" and the model and serial number are located on the rating plate at the bottom right corner of each fireplace.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
Only models EWF30, EWF36, and EWF36A are affected by this recall. The recalled fireplaces are 400- or 700-pound steel plate wood-burning fireplaces with the trade name "Sequoia." The fireplaces measure 30 inches wide or 36 inches wide, have doors which seal them and are designed for installation in openings in the walls of homes that connect to chimneys. Affected model and serial numbers are: Model Number Serial Number Range of Affected Units EWF30 (30 inch) WFE05HO R052 400001 to WFE05HO R052 400120 WFE05HO R053 500001 to WFE05HO R053 500060 WFE05HO R054 200001 to WFE05HO R054 200100 EWF36A and EWF36 (36 inch) FA2ECB 309950 to FA2ECB 309999 FA2ECB 339900 to FA2ECB 339999 FA2ECB 369900 to FA2ECB 369999 FA2ECB 03399899 to FA2ECB 03399998 FA2ECB 49989 FA2ECB 3249970 FA2ECB 3249999 FA3ECB 05140001 to FA3ECB 051400100 FA3ECB 051900001 to FA3ECB 051900050 FA3ECB 052200001 to FA3ECB 052200060 FA3ECB 052400001 to FA3ECB 052400100 FA3ECB 052800001 to FA3ECB 052800010 WFE05H0H054800001 to WFE05H0H054800100 WFE05H0H055100001 to WFE05H0H055100005 WFE05H0H060600001 to WFE05H0H060600100 WFE05H0H061600001 to WFE05H0H061600050 The name "CFM Corporation" and the model and serial number are located on the rating plate at the bottom right corner of each fireplace.
What to look for
- Model numbers
- 3 listed, all starting with
EWF3. Yours must match one exactly. - Also in the notice
- Serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the rating plate at the bottom right corner of each fireplace
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- Since January 2003
- Price paid
- $2,200 to $3,000
Why it was recalled
Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 3 listed in this recall, then check the serial numbers the notice lists.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- CFM
- Manufacturer
- CFM Corp. of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Product type
- Fireplaces
- Recall number
- 06-198
- Units
- About 1,300
- Manufactured in
- Canada, United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Vermont Castings dealers in Canada and the United States from January 1, 2003 through mid-April, 2006 for about $2,200 for the EWF30 and about $3,000 for the EWF36 and EWF36A.
Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces
CPSC product type: Fireplaces & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 52 fireplace recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1,300 units: the 28th-largest of 46 fireplace recalls that state a unit count. The median is 2,850 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 35 of 52 fireplace recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- CFM is named in 3 CPSC notices in this index, from 2004 to 2006. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Chant Kitchen Equipment Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters (06-519, Dec 2005). 2 of them are fireplace recalls.
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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