Hussong Manufacturing and American Flame Recall Three Gas Fireplaces, Fireplace Inserts Due to Explosion Hazard
Recall 14144 · Apr 4, 2014 · Hussong Manufacturing and American Flame
13,600
units affected
13,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14144
- Date
- Apr 4, 2014
- Company
- Hussong Manufacturing and American Flame
- Units affected
- 13,600
- Product
- Kozy Heat, Ambiance and Stellar Hearth gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts
- Product type
- Gas-Burning Fireplaces
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Hussong Manufacturing direct vent gas fireplaces and gas fireplace inserts that use American Flame brand main control modules. There are 22 models sold under the brand names Kozy Heat Fireplaces, Ambiance Fireplaces and Stellar Hearth Products. They were manufactured between October 2009 and April 2013. The fireplace name, model number, manufacture date and serial number are on a silver testing label attached by a chain and next to the gas valve. The following products are being recalled: Model Name (model number) Serial Number Range Mfg. Date Range Month/Year Kozy Heat Chaska (CSK-31-IPI) 10-094223-18 / 12-096088-23 05/10-06/12 Chaska XL (CSK-335-IPI) 10-703738-15 / 12-706417-24 04/10-06/12 Jackson (911-IPI) 10-820097-37 / 12-820636-11 09/10-03/12 Jackson XL (911XL-IPI) 10-9125332-37 / 12-9126288-10 09/10-03/12 Jordan (JOR-30) 10-080001-25 / 12-081992-07 06/10-02/12 Jordan XL (JOR-34) 10-010001-46 / 12-011278-04 11/10-01/12 Minneapolis (MPS-30) 10-080004-25 / 12-081914-02 06/10-01/12 Minneapolis XL (MPS-34) 10-010005-46 / 12-011300-12 11/10-03/12 Rockford (RFD-30) 10-080006-25 / 12-082020-19 06/10-05/12 Rockford XL (RFD-34) 10-010003-46 / 12-011309-12 11/10-03/12 Nicollet (NCL-195) 10-060001-05 / 12-060608-07 02/10-02/12 Dassel (DSL-36-IPI) 10-150789-15 / 12-151789-11 04/10-03/12 Delano (DEL-36-IP I) 10-030001-45 / 12-030908-12 11/10-03/12 Princeton (PRC-3 6-IPI) 09-004528-44 / 12-007203-11 10/09-03/12 Thief River Falls (56701-IP1) 10-242305-15 /...
What can happen
The main control module can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area, posing an explosion hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and fireplace inserts, turn off the gas to the units and contact the dealer where the unit was purchased or Hussong Manufacturing to have the ignition board on the fireplace main control module replaced free of charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Hussong Manufacturing received reports of nine incidents of gas being released prematurely and exploding, resulting in minor property damage and two reports of abrasions.
- Sold at
- Fireplace dealers and distributors from October 2009 to April 2013 for between $1,450 and $3,325.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kozy heat, ambiance and stellar hearth gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and fireplace inserts, turn off the gas to the units and contact the dealer where the unit was purchased or Hussong Manufacturing to have the ignition board on the fireplace main control module replaced free of charge.
What is the hazard?
The main control module can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area, posing an explosion 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.