CPSC recall 14-279, announced September 23, 2014, covers Hearth & Home Technologies Gas fireplaces, gas stoves, gas inserts and log sets (about 20,000 units). The gas valve in the unit can leak, posing a fire hazard. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 883-6690, or go to www.hearthnhome.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.
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 noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the unit rating plate
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- May 2014 through July 2014
- Price paid
- $1,200 to $8,000
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.
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) 883-6690, or go to www.hearthnhome.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a repair. The notice says the remedy is free. It also says the firm is contacting known buyers directly.
- 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
- Hearth & Home Technologies, of Lakeville, Minn.
- Product type
- Ranges & stoves, Fireplaces
- 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
This recall in context
Compared with the 80 range recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 20,000 units: the 31st-largest of 71 range recalls that state a unit count. The median is 13,000 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 48 of 80 range recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Repair: offered in 34 of 80 range recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- Hearth & Home Technologies is named in 5 CPSC notices in this index, from 2008 to 2016. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: IntelliSwitch Fireplace Wall Controls (08-576, May 2008).
- Time on sale
- 3 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
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.
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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