CPSC recall 10-176, announced March 23, 2010, covers Simpson Dura-Vent DuraTech Anchor Plate with Damper and DuraChimney II Anchor Plate with Damper (about 500 units). When the consumer attempts to open/close the damper, it can become stuck in its current position. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should ensure that their damper is in the open position when the fireplace is in use. Recall contact: call (866) 860-7908, or go to www.duravent.com.
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Which products are included?
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This recall involves DuraTech Anchor Plates with Dampers and DuraChimney II Anchor Plates with Dampers. The products are intended for use as a starter section for chimneys in fireplace applications. The dampers allow the chimney to be closed when the fireplace is not in use. Each damper is a short sheet metal vent pipe fitted with a circular damper plate within the vent pipe, and attached to a square anchor plate. The damper plate rotates around an axis rod to control the flow of air through the vent pipe. The damper plates have a weight attached to one side, and a chain attached to the other side. When installed in a fireplace application, the square anchor plate is generally not visible. The DuraTech Anchor Plate with Damper was manufactured in five sizes, as follows: Dura-Vent Product Description Dura-Vent Product Number 10" diameter DuraTech Damper 99142 12" diameter DuraTech Damper 99242 14" diameter DuraTech Damper 99342 16" diameter DuraTech Damper 99442 18" diameter DuraTech Damper 99542 The DuraChimney II Anchor Plate with Damper was manufactured in four sizes, as follows: Dura-Vent Product Description Dura-Vent Product Number 10" diameter DuraChimney Damper 10DCA-APD 12" diameter DuraChimney Damper 12DCA-APD 14" diameter DuraChimney Damper 14DCA-APD 16" diameter DuraChimney Damper 16DCA-APD
What to look for
- When sold
- January 2007 through May 2008
- Price paid
- $100 to $150
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should ensure that their damper is in the open position when the fireplace is in use. Consumers or distributors with defective fireplace dampers should contact Dura-Vent to schedule a free repair. The remaining unlocated recalled dampers were distributed in Washington, California, and Colorado. Consumers and distributors whose dampers were previously inspected and repaired do not need to schedule an additional inspection.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 860-7908, or go to www.duravent.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
- Simpson Dura-Vent
- Manufacturer
- Simpson Dura-Vent Company Inc., of Vacaville, Calif.
- Product type
- Fireplaces
- Recall number
- 10-176
- Units
- About 500
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Dura-Vent distributors to fireplace/chimney contractors and by installers to home builders nationwide from January 2007 through May 2008 for between $100 to $150, depending on the model and size.
DuraTech Anchor Plate with Damper and DuraChimney II Anchor Plate with Damper
CPSC product type: Fireplaces & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 52 fireplace recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 500 units: the 39th-largest of 46 fireplace recalls that state a unit count. The median is 2,850 units.
- Hazards
- Carbon monoxide: named in 2 of 52 fireplace recalls. Poisoning: named in 2 of 52 fireplace recalls.
- Time on sale
- 17 months. Recalled 22 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, consumers can contact Simpson Dura-Vent at (866) 860-7908 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.duravent.com
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