Central Fireplace Fireplaces recall: Laceration Hazard
Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Central Fireplace Fireplaces recalled?
Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled fireplaces immediately, shut off the gas supply to the fireplace, and contact Central Fireplace to arrange for a free replacement kit. Contact: For additional information, contact Central Fireplace between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday at (800) 248-4681, or visit the firm's Web site at www.centralfireplace.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces
- Company
- Central Fireplace, of Greenbush, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 760
- Sold at
- Fireplace dealers nationwide from April 2001 through July 2007 for about $1,600.
- Recall date
- March 27, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- Central Fireplace has received seven reports of the glass doors breaking when consumers were relighting the fireplace's pilot light. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves Central Fireplace models CF3036MV-LP and CF3036MVB. The model number is located on the data plate behind the control panel door where the gas valve is located.