Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 09063 · Dec 11, 2008 · Wolf Steel USA
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09063
- Date
- Dec 11, 2008
- Company
- Wolf Steel USA
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Napoleon Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts
- Product type
- Fireplaces & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Napoleon propane GDI44 gas fireplace inserts. Model number GDI44 is located on the front cover of the operating instructions or on the rating label found behind the right side panel next to the insert's viewing glass. The glass size is 36" wide and 22" high. Napoleon natural gas GDI44 inserts are not affected by this recall.
What can happen
Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert's glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Wolf Steel to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Wolf Steel has received one report of a consumer who suffered minor lacerations when the glass cover shattered.
- Sold at
- Authorized Napoleon fireplace hearth dealers nationwide from July 2002 through September 2008 for about $2,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled napoleon propane gas fireplace inserts?
Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Wolf Steel to receive a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert's glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
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.