Fireplace Wall Controls Recalled by Hearth & Home Technologies; High Temperatures Can Result in Property Damage
Recall 08576 · May 28, 2008 · Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
22,000
units affected
22,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08576
- Date
- May 28, 2008
- Company
- Hearth & Home Technologies Inc.
- Units affected
- 22,000
- Product
- IntelliSwitch Fireplace Wall Controls
- Product type
- Fireplaces & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should disable the fireplace until the repair is performed if they will be away from their residence for an extended period of time. Retailers are contacting consumers directly to inform them about the retrofit program and provide instructions on disabling the fireplace. Hearth & Home Technologies will send consumers a free replacement wall control panel for installation by the consumer or trained technician. Consumers not contacted by their retailer should contact Hearth & Home Technologies.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Hearth & Home has received 13 reports of a fireplace turning itself on and continuing to operate, including two reports of minor property damage caused by high temperature. No fires or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Fireplace stores and distributors nationwide from January 2007 through February 2008 for between $2,800 and $3,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled intelliswitch fireplace wall controls?
Consumers should disable the fireplace until the repair is performed if they will be away from their residence for an extended period of time. Retailers are contacting consumers directly to inform them about the retrofit program and provide instructions on disabling the fireplace. Hearth & Home Technologies will send.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.