Regency Fireplace Products Recalls Gas Stove Fireplaces Due to Explosion and Injury Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-05-15). Hazards: explosion, injury. About 13,700 units in the US and 11,300 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18156 |
| Published | 2018-05-15 |
| Last updated | 2018-05-15 |
| Products | Regency Ultimate direct vent gas stove fireplaces (models U37 and U39) |
| Firm named in the title | Regency Fireplace Products |
| Firms | FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd., of Canada (manufacturer); Fireplace Products U.S. Inc., of Blaine, Wash. (importer); FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd., of Canada (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Canada |
| Units (US) | 13,700 |
| Units (Canada) | 11,300 |
| Units (Mexico) | 10 |
| Hazard classes | explosion, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | appliance, building products |
| Sold | Fireplace distributors and stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2018 for about $2,800. |
Description
This recall involves Regency Ultimate U37 and U39 direct vent gas stove fireplaces. They were sold in black and have gold or silver trim around the glass doors. "Regency" is printed on the front, bottom left corner of the pedestals of the stoves. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall and are printed on a label located on the inside of the front panel door. Model Number Serial Number Range U39 41001 - 42602 223000001 - 223008520 315000001 - 315012548 U37 13735 - 13763 31001 - 31795 221000025 - 221002269 221031585 - 221031745 313000001 - 313000457
Hazard
The pressure release system can fail and cause the gas stove to explode, posing explosion and injury hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas stoves, turn off the gas supply to the unit, and contact Regency to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Regency has received three reports of the pressure system failing, and one report of the door hinge breaking, including one incident that resulted in minor cuts to the consumer's legs.
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