CPSC, Heat & Glo Announce Recall of Gas Fireplaces
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-04-27 · 05162
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
05162
Date
2005-04-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
HEAT-N-GLO® Gem 36 and Gem 42 gas fireplaces
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Heat & Glo, of Lakeville, Minn.
Retailer(s)
Dealers and distributors of Hearth products nationwide sold the fireplace, from July 2002 through April 2005, for between $2,380 and $2,700.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.