CPSC recall 09-063, announced December 11, 2008, covers Wolf Steel Napoleon Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts (about 1,200 units). 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. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Wolf Steel to receive a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (866) 539-2039, or go to www.napoleonfireplaces.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.
Affected model numbers
Model number GDI44 is located on the front cover of the operating instructions or on the rating label found behind the right side panel next to the insert's viewing glass.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Napoleon propane GDI44 gas fireplace inserts. Model number GDI44 is located on the front cover of the operating instructions or on the rating label found behind the right side panel next to the insert's viewing glass. The glass size is 36" wide and 22" high. Napoleon natural gas GDI44 inserts are not affected by this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Where to look
the front cover of the operating instructions
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- July 2002 through September 2008
- Price paid
- $2,000
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Wolf Steel has received one report of a consumer who suffered minor lacerations when the glass cover shattered.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Wolf Steel to receive a free repair kit.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 539-2039, or go to www.napoleonfireplaces.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
- Wolf Steel
- Manufacturer
- Wolf Steel USA, of Crittenden, Ky.
- Product type
- Fireplaces
- Recall number
- 09-063
- Units
- About 1,200
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized Napoleon fireplace hearth dealers nationwide from July 2002 through September 2008 for about $2,000.
Napoleon Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts
CPSC product type: Fireplaces & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 52 fireplace recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1,200 units: the 30th-largest of 46 fireplace recalls that state a unit count. The median is 2,850 units.
- Hazard
- Laceration: named in 8 of 52 fireplace recalls.
- Brand history
- Wolf Steel is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2008 to 2014. This recall is the earliest. 2 of them are fireplace recalls.
- Time on sale
- About 6 years. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Wolf Steel toll-free at (866) 539-2039 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.napoleonfireplaces.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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