CPSCGeneral Alert
Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: March 27, 2009Recall ID: 09733Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves Central Fireplace models CF3036MV-LP and CF3036MVB. The model number is located on the data plate behind the control panel door where the gas valve is located.
Affected Products
Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Central-Fireplace-Recalls-Fireplaces-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/007699907925444296aee3a2fb4e9907.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled CF3036-MV Fireplace |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d22b4eaf11e4463c8339566195ec85a8.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled CF3036MVB Fireplace |
| Hazards › Name | Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Central Fireplace has received seven reports of the glass doors breaking when consumers were relighting the fireplace's pilot light. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces |
| Products › Type | Fireplaces & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1943 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 760 |
| Recall I D | 6038 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled fireplaces immediately, shut off the gas supply to the fireplace, and contact Central Fireplace to arrange for a free replacement kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Fireplace dealers nationwide from April 2001 through July 2007 for about $1,600. |
| Recall Date | 2009-03-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves Central Fireplace models CF3036MV-LP and CF3036MVB. The model number is located on the data plate behind the control panel door where the gas valve is located. |
| Recall Number | 09733 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Central Fireplace, of Greenbush, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Central Fireplace between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday at (800) 248-4681, or visit the firm's Web site at www.centralfireplace.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |