CPSC, Jøtul North America Announce Recall to Repair Liquid Propane Fueled Stoves
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-06-14 · 05196
Hazards
Movement or misplacement of the stove's burner can allow propane gas to settle in the heater, resulting in delayed ignition. The delayed ignition could shatter the door glass and pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
05196
Date
2005-06-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Jøtul Gas-Fired Stoves
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Jøtul North America, of Portland, Maine
Retailer(s)
Dealers and distributors of Jøtul products nationwide sold the GF 100 DV II Nordic QT model for about $1,100 and the GF 200 DV II Lillehammer model for about $1,300, from June 2004 through early April 2005.
Country of manufacture
Norway; United States
Description
The recall involves two Jøtul models of gas-fired stoves - the GF 100 DV II Nordic QT and the GF 200 DV II Lillehammer. The stoves are fueled with liquid propane (LP) gas. The model number (either GF 100 DV II or GF 200 DV II) can be found on the metal rating plate attached to the back of the stove.