CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Fireplace Remote Receivers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-04-28). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: ERX15. About 4,360 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04127 |
| Published | 2004-04-28 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-10 |
| Product category | Remote Controls |
| Products | Majestic Vermont Castings fireplace remote receivers |
| Firm named in the title | CFM Corporation |
| Firms | CFM Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,360 |
| Model numbers | ERX15 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Trade facets | building products |
| Sold | Fireplace retailers sold these remote receivers nationwide, from November 2001 to February 2004, for about $70. |
Description
Majestic Vermont Castings fireplace remote receivers were sold with the HES40R and HES40 electric fireplaces/stoves and sold as accessory items for CFM DEF33/36, DEF36S2, Addision, DEF26, and HE32EF electric fireplaces and stoves. The recalled remote receivers have the words "Majestic Vermont Castings" on a label affixed to the face of the receiver. Model number ERX15 B can be found on the CSA approval sticker on the back of the remote receiver.
Hazard
The circuit board can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Remedy
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
Incidents and injuries
CFM has received four reports of the remote receivers catching fire and causing minor property damage.
Machine access
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