CPSCRecalled Apr 27, 2005 · #05162
CPSC, Heat & Glo Announce Recall of Gas Fireplaces
Hazard
Gas in the fireplace can accumulate prior to burner ignition. When ignition takes place, it can cause the glass window to shatter and create a risk of burns or lacerations from broken glass.
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The recall involves all HEAT-N-GLO® Gem 36 and Gem 42 direct vent gas fireplaces. The model number is located on the rating plate inside the unit on the base pan in front of the gas control. The rating plate can be accessed by removing the lower grille on the fireplace. This recall also includes Gem 36 fireplaces that recently received a replacement burner assembly.
Product details
- Product
- HEAT-N-GLO® Gem 36 and Gem 42 gas fireplaces
- Type
- Fireplaces & Accessories
- Manufacturer
- Heat & Glo, of Lakeville, Minn.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Dealers and distributors of Hearth products nationwide sold the fireplace, from July 2002 through April 2005, for between $2,380 and $2,700.
- Made in
- United States
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and contact Heat & Glo to make arrangements for a free repair. To be sure that no one uses the fireplace by mistake, consumers should shut off the gas supply to the fireplace by removing the lower grille on the fireplace and turning off the ball valve (red lever) on the gas supply line.