Miles Industries Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 19056 · Dec 20, 2018 · Miles Industries
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19056
- Date
- Dec 20, 2018
- Company
- Miles Industries
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Valor H5 gas fireplaces
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Valor H5 gas fireplaces fueled by either natural gas or propane gas. The recalled fireplaces were sold in six different trim options and are a fully enclosed rectangular sheet metal box with a shatter resistant glass front. They were sold with a mesh barrier screen that was installed in front of the glass. The fireplace exhaust is vented to the outside through a ventilation duct. The model number and serial number are printed on a rating sheet behind the trim. Model Number Product Name Serial Number Range 1100 Natural Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1100N10000 - 1100N12173 1100 Propane Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1100P20000 - 1100P21132 1150 Natural Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1150N10000 - 1150N11448 1150 Propane Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1150P20000 - 1150P20822
What can happen
The trim around the fireplaces can leak hot exhaust air, posing a burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact Miles Industries to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Miles Industries has received one report of mantle charring. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Northeast Hearth & Home, Sutter Home & Hearth, Wallace's Stove & Fireplace Hearth stores and other stores nationwide and online from June 2014 through March 2018 for about $5,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled valor h5 gas fireplaces?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact Miles Industries to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The trim around the fireplaces can leak hot exhaust air, posing a burn 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.