CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, DESA Heating Products Announce Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces
Published: August 2, 2005Recall ID: 05238Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Vanguard and "FMI" Compact Fireplaces
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-DESA-Heating-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Compact-Gas-Fireplaces |
| Title | CPSC, DESA Heating Products Announce Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/932ff968b8214ce589c11d7375f1d7cf.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Fireplaces |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/99f6c89b278d4c6c8a68a53ecadd34f1.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Sample Model Data Tag |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | DESA has received one report of a minor flare-up of the fireplace. DESA has received no reports of personal injury or property damage. |
| Products › Name | Vanguard and "FMI" Compact Fireplaces |
| Products › Type | Fireplaces & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1943 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 534 |
| Recall I D | 2988 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Hearth shops, central heat and air conditioning retailers and gas suppliers nationwide, from April 2004 through June 2005, for between $639 and $912. |
| Recall Date | 2005-08-02T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 05238 |
| Manufacturers › Name | DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky. |
| Consumer Contact | Contact DESA toll-free at (866) 279-3225 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the DESA Web site at www.desatech.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |