Heat & Glo Indoor/Outdoor Gas Fireplaces Recalled for Fire Hazard
Recall 06562 · Jul 5, 2006 · Heat & Glo
1,550
units affected
1,550
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06562
- Date
- Jul 5, 2006
- Company
- Heat & Glo
- Units affected
- 1,550
- Product
- Heat & Glo Twilight II and IIB Gas Fireplaces
- Product type
- Fireplaces & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves the Heat & Glo Twilight II and IIB indoor/outdoor see-through gas fireplaces. The model name, Twilight II or IIB, can be found by looking at the bottom right side of the inside of the control compartment of the inside portion of the fireplace.
What can happen
Temperatures in the framing header area above these fireplaces can get too high, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these fireplaces until the repair is performed. Homeowners are being contacted by Heat & Glo to schedule an appointment for the free repair. Please contact Heat & Glo if you have not already been contacted.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Heat & Glo has received a report of one incident resulting in property damage that may be related to this hazard. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Fireplace stores and distributors nationwide from July 2005 through April 2006 for about $3,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled heat & glo twilight ii and iib gas fireplaces?
Consumers should stop using these fireplaces until the repair is performed. Homeowners are being contacted by Heat & Glo to schedule an appointment for the free repair. Please contact Heat & Glo if you have not already been contacted.
What is the hazard?
Temperatures in the framing header area above these fireplaces can get too high, posing a fire 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.