CPSC recall 14-144, announced April 4, 2014, covers Kozy Heat, Ambiance and Stellar Hearth gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts (about 13,600 units). The main control module can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area, posing an explosion hazard. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and fireplace inserts, turn off the gas to the units and contact the dealer where the unit was purchased or Hussong Manufacturing to have the ignition board on the fireplace main control module replaced free of charge. Recall contact: call (800) 253-4904, or go to www.kozyheat.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 fireplace name, model number, manufacture date and serial number are on a silver testing label attached by a chain and next to the gas valve.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
This recall involves Hussong Manufacturing direct vent gas fireplaces and gas fireplace inserts that use American Flame brand main control modules. There are 22 models sold under the brand names Kozy Heat Fireplaces, Ambiance Fireplaces and Stellar Hearth Products. They were manufactured between October 2009 and April 2013. The fireplace name, model number, manufacture date and serial number are on a silver testing label attached by a chain and next to the gas valve. The following products are being recalled: Model Name (model number) Serial Number Range Mfg. Date Range Month/Year Kozy Heat Chaska (CSK-31-IPI) 10-094223-18 / 12-096088-23 05/10-06/12 Chaska XL (CSK-335-IPI) 10-703738-15 / 12-706417-24 04/10-06/12 Jackson (911-IPI) 10-820097-37 / 12-820636-11 09/10-03/12 Jackson XL (911XL-IPI) 10-9125332-37 / 12-9126288-10 09/10-03/12 Jordan (JOR-30) 10-080001-25 / 12-081992-07 06/10-02/12 Jordan XL (JOR-34) 10-010001-46 / 12-011278-04 11/10-01/12 Minneapolis (MPS-30) 10-080004-25 / 12-081914-02 06/10-01/12 Minneapolis XL (MPS-34) 10-010005-46 / 12-011300-12 11/10-03/12 Rockford (RFD-30) 10-080006-25 / 12-082020-19 06/10-05/12 Rockford XL (RFD-34) 10-010003-46 / 12-011309-12 11/10-03/12 Nicollet (NCL-195) 10-060001-05 / 12-060608-07 02/10-02/12 Dassel (DSL-36-IPI) 10-150789-15 / 12-151789-11 04/10-03/12 Delano (DEL-36-IP I) 10-030001-45 / 12-030908-12 11/10-03/12 Princeton (PRC-3 6-IPI) 09-004528-44 / 12-007203-11 10/09-03/12 Thief River Falls (56701-IP1) 10-242305-15 / 12-245336-12 04/10-03/12 Minnetonka (55345-IPI) 09-407828-30 / 12-411049-11 04/10-04/12 Trimont (TMT-3875-IPI) 10-300771-15 / 12-301183-16 09/11-06/12 Slayton 42 (SLA-42) 11-080012-38 / 12-080402-23 04/10-03/12 Ambiance Intrigue 100 (INT-100) 11-100235-31 / 11-100306-36 04/11-09/11 Intrigue 200 (INT-200) 11-10000-29 / 12-100513-28 07/11-06/12 Stellar Hearth Products Fireplaces CML-58-S (CML-58-S) 10-10006-40 / 13-13021-16 10/10-04/13 CTL-58-S (CTL-58-S) 10-10001-40 / 13-13034-16 10/10-04/13
What to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes and serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a silver testing label attached by a chain
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- October 2009 through April 2013
- Price paid
- $1,450 to $3,325
Why it was recalled
The main control module can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area, posing an explosion hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Hussong Manufacturing received reports of nine incidents of gas being released prematurely and exploding, resulting in minor property damage and two reports of abrasions.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and fireplace inserts, turn off the gas to the units and contact the dealer where the unit was purchased or Hussong Manufacturing to have the ignition board on the fireplace main control module replaced free of charge.
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 (800) 253-4904, or go to www.kozyheat.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a repair. The notice says the remedy is free.
- 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
- Hussong Manufacturing Co. Inc., d/b/a Kozy Heat Fireplaces
- Manufacturer
- Hussong Manufacturing Co. Inc., d/b/a Kozy Heat Fireplaces, of Lakefield, Minn.
- Product type
- Fireplaces
- Recall number
- 14-144
- Units
- About 13,600 in the U.S. and 2,170 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Fireplace dealers and distributors from October 2009 to April 2013 for between $1,450 and $3,325.
Kozy Heat, Ambiance and Stellar Hearth gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts
CPSC product type: Gas-Burning Fireplaces
This recall in context
Compared with the 52 fireplace recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 13,600 units: the 13th-largest of 46 fireplace recalls that state a unit count. The median is 2,850 units.
- Hazard
- Explosion: named in 6 of 52 fireplace recalls.
- Remedy
- Repair: offered in 14 of 52 fireplace recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- About 4 years. Recalled 12 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Hussong Manufacturing at (800) 253-4904 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.kozyheat.com, www.ambiancefireplace.com, or www.stellarhearth.com, then click on “Recall Info” for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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