Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 09733 · Mar 27, 2009 · Central Fireplace
760
units affected
760
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09733
- Date
- Mar 27, 2009
- Company
- Central Fireplace
- Units affected
- 760
- Product
- Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces
- Product type
- Fireplaces & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Fireplace dealers nationwide from April 2001 through July 2007 for about $1,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled direct vent gas fireplaces?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.