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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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Description

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.

View the official CPSC notice