CPSC, DESA Heating Products Announce Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-08-02). Hazards: fire. Models: VMH10TPC, VMH10TNC, EFS10TPA, EFS10TNA. About 534 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05238 |
| Published | 2005-08-02 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-28 |
| Product category | Fireplaces & Accessories |
| Products | Vanguard and "FMI" Compact Fireplaces |
| Firm named in the title | DESA Heating Products |
| Firms | DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 534 |
| Model numbers | VMH10TPC, VMH10TNC, EFS10TPA, EFS10TNA |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | building products |
| Sold | Hearth shops, central heat and air conditioning retailers and gas suppliers nationwide, from April 2004 through June 2005, for between $639 and $912. |
Description
The recall includes DESA Heating Products 10,000 Btu Thermostatically Controlled Compact Classic Hearth Fireplaces that burn propane or natural gas. They have the following model names and number: Vanguard (VMH10TPC & VMH10TNC) and FMI (EFS10TPA & EFS10TNA). They have serial numbers between 015200000 and 017400000. The model and serial numbers are on the end of the shipping carton and on the model data tags inside the lower access door of the compact fireplaces.
Hazard
The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ignite, causing a minor flare-up, which could cause nearby combustibles to ignite.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using this fireplace immediately and contact your retailer to schedule a free repair. If consumers have any questions concerning this recall, they should contact their local retailer or DESA.
Incidents and injuries
DESA has received one report of a minor flare-up of the fireplace. DESA has received no reports of personal injury or property damage.
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