American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
USAmerican Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
Recalling Firm: American Flame Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Gas can continue to flow into the fireplace pilot light area after the switch has been turned "off," posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves American Flame AF-4000 series fireplace gas valves installed in residential fireplaces made by twelve manufacturers under the following brand names: Pacific Energy, Travis Industries, CFM Corporation, Canadian Heating Products, Portland Willamette, Rasmussen, Chimeneas de Columbia, Twin Eagles, FDM, Inca Metals (Savannah Heating), Even Temp, and Valley Comfort. The valves were installed in some but not all fireplaces. Date codes included in the recall include 0622 through 0718. The gas valve model number is located on a label on the bottom of each gas valve. The date code is located above the label.
Affected Products
Fireplace Gas Valves
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/American-Flame-Recalls-Fireplaces-to-Replace-Gas-Valves-Due-to-Fire-and-Explosion-Hazards |
| Title | American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e296acaf065248d3ac5027f8cc948929.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Gas Valve Diagram |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e59e74bae4894e7a80b5fb7a6cc99f9c.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Gas Valve |
| Hazards › Name | Gas can continue to flow into the fireplace pilot light area after the switch has been turned "off," posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | American Flame has received two reports of incidents involving valve failure and continuous gas flow. No injuries or fires have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Fireplace Gas Valves |
| Products › Type | Fireplaces & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1943 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 12,000 |
| Recall I D | 4297 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact their dealer for a free repair. The repair involves replacing the fireplace's valve if it leaks gas in the "off" position when tested by a qualified service technician. |
| Retailers › Name | Fireplace retailers and distributors nationwide from September 2006 through July 2007 for between $500 and $2,000 for the fireplaces, with additional costs for installation. |
| Recall Date | 2008-05-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves American Flame AF-4000 series fireplace gas valves installed in residential fireplaces made by twelve manufacturers under the following brand names: Pacific Energy, Travis Industries, CFM Corporation, Canadian Heating Products, Portland Willamette, Rasmussen, Chimeneas de Columbia, Twin Eagles, FDM, Inca Metals (Savannah Heating), Even Temp, and Valley Comfort. The valves were installed in some but not all fireplaces. Date codes included in the recall include 0622 through 0718. The gas valve model number is located on a label on the bottom of each gas valve. The date code is located above the label. |
| Recall Number | 08277 |
| Manufacturers › Name | American Flame Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact American Flame toll-free at (888) 672-8929 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET to determine if your fireplace is included in the recall and to arrange for a free repair, or visit the firm's Web site at www.skytechsystem.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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