Fireplace Wall Controls Recalled by Hearth & Home Technologies; High Temperatures Can Result in Property Damage
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-05-28 · 08576
Hazards
Failure in the wall control system can cause the fireplace to turn on by itself creating a risk of property damage. If the control fails and the consumer has left combustible objects directly in front of an unattended fireplace, there may also be a risk of fire.
Recall
Number
08576
Date
2008-05-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
IntelliSwitch Fireplace Wall Controls
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., of Lakeville, Minn. (Fireplace); Nortech Systems Inc., of Wayzata, Minn. (Wall Controls)
Retailer(s)
Fireplace stores and distributors nationwide from January 2007 through February 2008 for between $2,800 and $3,500.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves WSK-300 IntelliSwitch Fireplace Wall Controls sold with Heat & Glo gas direct vent fireplaces with the following model & serial numbers: Model Number Sales period All serial numbers up to 6000GLX-IPI-S January 2007 to January 22, 2008 0021279289 6000GLX-IPILP-S January 2007 to January 22, 2008 0021279322 6000GLX-IPI-R January 2007 to January 28, 2008 0021281203 6000GLX-IPILP-R January 2007 to January 22, 2008 0021279291 Cerona 36 January 2007 to January 22, 2008 0021279592 Cerona 42 January 2007 to January 23, 2008 0021279097 The fireplaces have a serial plate located on the floor, right hand side, of the fireplace control compartment. The model code, serial number, and date of manufacture are on this plate. The recall also includes the following wall controls sold separately: Wall Control Model Number Sales period All serial numbers Heat & Glo WSK-300-HNG January 2007 to December 2007 None Heatilator WSK-300-HTL June 2007 to December 2007 None Quadra-Fire WSK-300-QF November 2007 to December 2007 None