Wolf Steel Recalls Napoleon Propane Gas Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 14218 · Jun 26, 2014 · Wolf Steel
600
units affected
600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14218
- Date
- Jun 26, 2014
- Company
- Wolf Steel
- Units affected
- 600
- Product
- Napoleon GD3200-P and GD3200B-P Propane Gas Fireplaces
- Product type
- Gas-Burning Fireplaces
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the GD3200-P flush glass front and GD3200B-P with a bay window, propane gas fireplaces. The fireplaces are black and approximately 33 inches tall and 31.25 inches wide with gold accent designs on the top and bottom of the outside of the product. The model number GD3200-P and GD3200B-P can be found in the center of the rating label. The rating label is located on the base of the fireplace behind the lower louvered access door.
What can happen
The pressure from the ignition of the propane gas can cause the glass front to break, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact their local Napoleon Fireplace Hearth Dealer to arrange a service call to have a free upgrade kit installed on their fireplace. The upgrade kit must be installed by a qualified gas appliance technician.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Wolf Steel has received one incident report occurring in Canada where the glass shattered resulting in cuts to the face and neck that required medical attention. No incidents were reported in the U.S.
- Sold at
- Hearth Fireplace specialty stores nationwide from August 1992 through May 2001 for about $1,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled napoleon gd3200-p and gd3200b-p propane gas fireplaces?
Consumers should stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact their local Napoleon Fireplace Hearth Dealer to arrange a service call to have a free upgrade kit installed on their fireplace. The upgrade kit must be installed by a qualified gas appliance technician.
What is the hazard?
The pressure from the ignition of the propane gas can cause the glass front to break, posing a laceration 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.