Safety regulator, Valor Heating Announce Recall of Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces
Recall 02248 · Sep 9, 2002 · Valor Heating Ltd.
730
units affected
730
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02248
- Date
- Sep 9, 2002
- Company
- Valor Heating Ltd.
- Units affected
- 730
- Product
- Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces
- Product type
- Fireplaces & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall includes model 837AN (natural gas) and 837AP (propane) direct vent wall mount fireplaces made in the United Kingdom. The fireplaces have a glass front and an imitation wooden log set. The "Valor" logo is printed on the bottom front of the fireplace. The model number is printed on a plate in the lower control area.
What can happen
A design defect in the gas control assembly can allow main burner gas to prematurely enter the firebox during lighting. The ignition of this excess gas can cause the glass window to shatter, presenting the risk of burns or cuts from broken glass.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these fireplaces and shut off the gas immediately. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should contact Valor Heating.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Valor Heating has received one report of cuts to the consumer's face, when the glass front of the fireplace shattered, after excess gas ignited.
- Sold at
- Specialty fireplace dealers sold these fireplaces nationwide, from September 1997 through January 2002, for between $1,700 and $2,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wall mount gas fireplaces?
Consumers should stop using these fireplaces and shut off the gas immediately. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should contact Valor Heating.
What is the hazard?
A design defect in the gas control assembly can allow main burner gas to prematurely enter the firebox during lighting. The ignition of this excess gas can cause the glass window to shatter, presenting the risk of burns or cuts from broken glass.
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.