CPSC, DESA Heating Products Announce Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces

Recalled August 2, 2005 · CPSC recall 05238 · DESA Heating Products

Hazard

The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ignite, causing a minor flare-up, which could cause nearby combustibles to ignite.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using this fireplace immediately and contact your retailer to schedule a free repair. If consumers have any questions concerning this recall, they should contact their local retailer or DESA.

Units

534

Incidents / injuries

DESA has received one report of a minor flare-up of the fireplace. DESA has received no reports of personal injury or property damage.

Description

The recall includes DESA Heating Products 10,000 Btu Thermostatically Controlled Compact Classic Hearth Fireplaces that burn propane or natural gas. They have the following model names and number: Vanguard (VMH10TPC & VMH10TNC) and FMI (EFS10TPA & EFS10TNA). They have serial numbers between 015200000 and 017400000. The model and serial numbers are on the end of the shipping carton and on the model data tags inside the lower access door of the compact fireplaces.

What to do

Contact

Contact DESA toll-free at (866) 279-3225 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the DESA Web site at www.desatech.com

Product

Vanguard and "FMI" Compact Fireplaces

Manufacturer(s)

DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky.

Retailers

Hearth shops, central heat and air conditioning retailers and gas suppliers nationwide, from April 2004 through June 2005, for between $639 and $912.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →