CPSC recall 08-277, announced May 21, 2008, covers American Flame Fireplace Gas Valves (about 12,000 units). 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. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact their dealer for a free repair. Recall contact: call (888) 672-8929, or go to www.skytechsystem.com.
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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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The gas valve model number is located on a label on the bottom of each gas valve.
Which products are included?
The recall involves American Flame AF-4000 series fireplace gas valves installed in residential fireplaces made by twelve manufacturers under the following brand names: Pacific Energy, Travis Industries, CFM Corporation, Canadian Heating Products, Portland Willamette, Rasmussen, Chimeneas de Columbia, Twin Eagles, FDM, Inca Metals (Savannah Heating), Even Temp, and Valley Comfort. The valves were installed in some but not all fireplaces. Date codes included in the recall include 0622 through 0718. The gas valve model number is located on a label on the bottom of each gas valve. The date code is located above the label.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a label on the bottom of each gas valve
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2006 through July 2007
- Price paid
- $500 to $2,000
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
American Flame has received two reports of incidents involving valve failure and continuous gas flow. No injuries or fires have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact their dealer for a free repair. The repair involves replacing the fireplace's valve if it leaks gas in the "off" position when tested by a qualified service technician.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 672-8929, or go to www.skytechsystem.com.
- 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
- American Flame
- Manufacturer
- American Flame Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind.
- Product type
- Fireplaces
- Recall number
- 08-277
- Units
- About 12,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Fireplace retailers and distributors nationwide from September 2006 through July 2007 for between $500 and $2,000 for the fireplaces, with additional costs for installation.
Fireplace Gas Valves
CPSC product type: Fireplaces & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 52 fireplace recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 12,000 units: the 14th-largest of 46 fireplace recalls that state a unit count. The median is 2,850 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 35 of 52 fireplace recalls, the most common hazard among them. Explosion: named in 6 of 52 fireplace recalls.
- Time on sale
- 11 months. Recalled 10 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact American Flame toll-free at (888) 672-8929 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET to determine if your fireplace is included in the recall and to arrange for a free repair, or visit the firm's Web site at www.skytechsystem.com
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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