CPSC recall 09-733, announced March 27, 2009, covers Central Fireplace Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces (about 760 units). Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. The notice cites 7 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled fireplaces immediately, shut off the gas supply to the fireplace, and contact Central Fireplace to arrange for a free replacement kit. Recall contact: call (800) 248-4681, or go to www.centralfireplace.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
The model number is located on the data plate behind the control panel door where the gas valve is located.
Which products are included?
The recall involves Central Fireplace models CF3036MV-LP and CF3036MVB. The model number is located on the data plate behind the control panel door where the gas valve is located.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
CF3036MV. Yours must match one exactly. - Where to look
the data plate behind the control panel door
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- April 2001 through July 2007
- Price paid
- $1,600
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Central Fireplace has received seven reports of the glass doors breaking when consumers were relighting the fireplace's pilot light. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled fireplaces immediately, shut off the gas supply to the fireplace, and contact Central Fireplace to arrange for a free replacement kit.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 248-4681, or go to www.centralfireplace.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
- Central Fireplace
- Manufacturer
- Central Fireplace, of Greenbush, Minn.
- Product type
- Fireplaces
- Recall number
- 09-733
- Units
- About 760
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Fireplace dealers nationwide from April 2001 through July 2007 for about $1,600.
Direct Vent Gas 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
- 760 units: the 34th-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. Laceration: named in 8 of 52 fireplace recalls.
- Time on sale
- About 6 years. Recalled 20 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Central Fireplace between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday at (800) 248-4681, or visit the firm's Web site at www.centralfireplace.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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