Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-03-16 · 10167
Hazards
The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
10167
Date
2010-03-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves
Companies
Retailer(s)
Mass merchandise, home improvement, specialty fireplace and furniture retailers from January 1998 through December 2008 for between $200 and $1,500 for the fireplaces and stoves. This recall includes remote control kits subsequently replaced under warranty.
Importer(s)
Dimplex North America, of Ontario, Canada
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled remote control kits are used with Dimplex, Electraflame, Symphony, Optiflame, Electralog and Charmglow brand electric fireplaces, stoves and fireplace inserts. They include a black or dark gray hand-held remote control and also a black or dark gray wall unit that plugs into an electrical wall outlet. Recalled model numbers include 47-1001, 47-1010-R and APT-1315. The model number is printed on either the plug-in unit or the hand-held remote control. The fireplace or stove's brand name is printed on both units.