Kingsman Fireplaces Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 11729 · Mar 24, 2011 · Kingsman Fireplaces
40
units affected
40
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11729
- Date
- Mar 24, 2011
- Company
- Kingsman Fireplaces
- Units affected
- 40
- Product
- Gas Fireplaces
- Product type
- Gas-Burning Fireplaces
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves direct vent gas fireplaces sold under the name "Skyline Marquis collection." They run on propane gas. The following model numbers are being recalled. The model number is on the rating plate located on the bottom of the fireplace near the valve control. Model Numbers MQRB3328LP MQRB3328LPE MQRB3328LPT MQRB3328LPTE MQRB4236LP MQRB4236LPE MQRB4236LPT MQRB4236LPTE
What can happen
Delayed ignition can cause the fireplace's propane gas to explode and break or shatter the glass door. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers nearby.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and turn off the gas supply to the fireplace. Contact Kingsman Fireplaces to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kingsman Fireplaces has received two reports of fireplace glass doors breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized distributors and specialty fireplace stores nationwide from April 2008 through December 2010 for between $1,700 and $2,900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gas fireplaces?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and turn off the gas supply to the fireplace. Contact Kingsman Fireplaces to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Delayed ignition can cause the fireplace's propane gas to explode and break or shatter the glass door. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers nearby.
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.