CPSC recall 10-182, announced March 25, 2010, covers Lennox Hearth Products Superior VFGL Vent-Free Gas Log Sets and VF Vent-Free Fireplaces (about 5,700 units). The front burners of vent-free gas log set fireplace inserts and the vent-free fireplaces can fail to ignite allowing gas to escape and posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log sets and fireplaces and contact Lennox for information about how to arrange for a free inspection and repair. Recall contact: call (800) 826-8546, or go to www.lennoxhearthproducts.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.
Each product has a metal rating plate attached to the grate of the log sets or to the frame of the fireplaces containing the unit's model number, serial number and other information.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
The recalled products are Lennox Superior brand VFGL Log Sets and VF4000, VF5000 and VF6000 fireplaces. Log sets are comprised of ceramic-fiber logs with a dual gas burner system and are designed to be placed in a wood-burning fireplace or a ventless firebox enclosure. Fireplaces are comprised of log sets, a ventless firebox enclosure and accessories. Each product has a metal rating plate attached to the grate of the log sets or to the frame of the fireplaces containing the unit's model number, serial number and other information. The following models are affected by this recall: Vent-Free Gas Log Set Models VFGL18 - MSN - 4 VFGL18 - MSP - 4 VFGL24 - MSN - 4 VFGL24 - MSP - 4 VFGL28 - MSN - 4 VFGL28 - MSP - 4 VFGL18 - VSN - 4 VFGL18 - VSP - 4 VFGL24 - VSN - 4 VFGL24 - VSP - 4 VFGL28 - VSN - 4 VFGL28 - VSP - 4 Vent-Free Gas Fireplace Models VF4000 - CHN - 2 VF4000 - CHP - 2 VF4000 - CMN - 2 VF4000 - CMP - 2 VF5000 - CMN - 2 VF5000 - CMP - 2 VF6000 - CMN - 2 VF6000 - CMP - 2 Included in this recall are units with serial numbers starting with "6408C" through "6408M," and those starting with "6409." Units that had repairs made to the burner assembly between March 2008 and December 2009 are also included.
What to look for
- Model numbers
- 6 listed, all starting with
VF. Yours must match one exactly. - Also in the notice
- Serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- March 2008 through December 2009
- Price paid
- $540 to $1,850
Why it was recalled
The front burners of vent-free gas log set fireplace inserts and the vent-free fireplaces can fail to ignite allowing gas to escape and posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers
Incidents and injuries
Lennox received two reports from installers of the log sets failing to light. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log sets and fireplaces and contact Lennox for information about how to arrange for a free inspection and repair.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 6 listed in this recall, then check the serial numbers the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 826-8546, or go to www.lennoxhearthproducts.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
- Manufacturer
- Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn.
- Product type
- Fireplaces
- Recall number
- 10-182
- Units
- About 5,700
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Various fireplace and HVAC retailers and installers from March 2008 through December 2009 for approximately $540 to $775 for the log sets and $1,300 to $1,850 for the fireplaces.
Superior VFGL Vent-Free Gas Log Sets and VF Vent-Free 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
- 5,700 units: the 20th-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.
- Brand history
- Lennox Hearth Products is named in 3 CPSC notices in this index, from 2010 to 2013. This recall is the earliest. 3 of them are fireplace recalls.
- Time on sale
- 22 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact Lennox Hearth Products at (800) 826-8546 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.lennoxhearthproducts.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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