Recall #14-279 · Published September 23, 2014

Hearth & Home Technologies Gas fireplaces, gas stoves, gas inserts and log sets

Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Gas Fireplaces, Stoves, Inserts and Log Sets Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Gas fireplaces, gas stoves, gas inserts and log sets from Hearth & Home Technologies on September 23, 2014. CPSC identifies this hazard: The gas valve in the unit can leak, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the gas fireplaces, stoves, inserts and log sets, turn off the gas to the units and contact the fireplace store where the unit was purchased to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, valve replacement. The firm's dealers are contacting known purchasers.

Heat & Glo gas stove
Heat & Glo gas stove
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What to check on the product label

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.

Which products are included?

This recall involves Hearth and Home Technologies®, Heat-N-Glo®, Heatilator®, Outdoor Lifestyles® and Quadra Fire® natural or propane gas indoor and outdoor fireplaces, stoves, inserts and log sets. The following brand names and serial numbers are printed on the unit rating plate, located near the controls, and in the instruction manual. Brand Names Products Serial Numbers Hearth and Home Technologies® Indoor Gas Fireplaces 0023793235 through 0023822923 GA1851161 through GA1851706 Gas Log Sets 0023797015 through 0023812111 1126-3481 and 65174612130 Heat-N-Glo® Indoor Gas Fireplaces, Stoves and Inserts 0023791818 through 0023823238 Heatilator® Indoor Gas Fireplaces and Inserts 0023792110 through 0023823125 0023742749, 0023826583 0023798I69 and 00238012326 Outdoor Lifestyles® Outdoor Gas Fireplaces OD18710 through OD18934 0023792647 through 0023822308 Quadra Fire® Indoor Gas Stoves and Inserts 0023792636 through 0023822725

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The gas valve in the unit can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the gas fireplaces, stoves, inserts and log sets, turn off the gas to the units and contact the fireplace store where the unit was purchased to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, valve replacement. The firm's dealers are contacting known purchasers.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Hearth & Home Technologies, of Lakeville, Minn.
Recall number
14-279
Units
About 20,000
Manufactured in
Taiwan, United States
Sold at / sales period
Fireplace stores from May 2014 through July 2014 for between $1,200 and $8,000.

Gas fireplaces, gas stoves, gas inserts and log sets

CPSC product type: Gas-Burning Fireplaces

Recall contact information

Hearth and Home Technologies at (800) 883-6690 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.hearthnhome.com and click on Notices for more information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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