CPSC recall 18-156, announced May 15, 2018, covers Regency Ultimate direct vent gas stove fireplaces (models U37 and U39) (about 13,700 units). The pressure release system can fail and cause the gas stove to explode, posing explosion and injury hazards. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas stoves, turn off the gas supply to the unit, and contact Regency to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call 866-867-4328, go to www.regency-fire.com, or email u39@regency-fire.com.
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 following model and serial numbers are included in the recall and are printed on a label located on the inside of the front panel door.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Regency Ultimate U37 and U39 direct vent gas stove fireplaces. They were sold in black and have gold or silver trim around the glass doors. "Regency" is printed on the front, bottom left corner of the pedestals of the stoves. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall and are printed on a label located on the inside of the front panel door. Model Number Serial Number Range U39 41001 - 42602 223000001 - 223008520 315000001 - 315012548 U37 13735 - 13763 31001 - 31795 221000025 - 221002269 221031585 - 221031745 313000001 - 313000457
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The pressure release system can fail and cause the gas stove to explode, posing explosion and injury hazards.
Incidents and injuries
Regency has received three reports of the pressure system failing, and one report of the door hinge breaking, including one incident that resulted in minor cuts to the consumer's legs.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas stoves, turn off the gas supply to the unit, and contact Regency to schedule a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- FPI Fireplace Products International
- Manufacturer
- FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd., of Canada
- Product type
- Ranges & stoves, Fireplaces
- Recall number
- 18-156
- Units
- About 13,700 (in addition, 11,300 were sold in Canada and 10 were sold in Mexico)
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Fireplace distributors and stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2018 for about $2,800.
- Importer
- Fireplace Products U.S. Inc., of Blaine, Wash.
- Distributor
- FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd., of Canada
Recall contact information
Regency toll-free at 866-867-4328 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at u39@regency-fire.com or online at www.regency-fire.com and click on “U39 notice” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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