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Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Jotul North America Due to Electrical Shock and Burn Hazards

Name: Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Jotul North America Due to Electrical Shock and Burn Hazards
Brand: Jotul North America, of Gorham, Maine
SKU: CPSC-13055
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: December 4, 2012Recall ID: 13055Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The fireplace insert's electrical wiring can come into contact with the metal rating plate on the insert, posing electrical shock and burn hazards to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves four models of Jotul and Scan brand gas fireplace inserts. These inserts fit into existing vented fireplaces providing a variety of fireplace effects fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. The fireplace inserts are cast iron or steel and have a glass front, ceramic fiber logs, a gas burner and an electrical cord. They measure about 17 inches by 32 inches. The model and serial numbers are located on a metal rating plate inside the bottom front panel of the fireplace insert. Model Names Model Numbers Serial Numbers Jotul GI 450 DVII 350860 30001 through 31056 Jotul GI 450 DV TSI 350861 Scan 45i 350862 1001 through 1182 Scan 45i TSI 350866

Affected Products

Jotul and Scan gas fireplace inserts

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Gas-Fireplace-Inserts-Recalled-by-Jotul-North-America-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-and-Burn-Hazards
Title	Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Jotul North America Due to Electrical Shock and Burn Hazards
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.134380.Jotul%2520GI450%2520DVIILARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Jotul North America fireplace insert
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.134382.scan45i_SSFrntLARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Scan fireplace insert
Hazards › Name	The fireplace insert's electrical wiring can come into contact with the metal rating plate on the insert, posing electrical shock and burn hazards to consumers.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received one report of an electric shock and burn injury with the recalled fireplace inserts.
Products › Name	Jotul and Scan gas fireplace inserts
Products › Type	Gas-Burning Fireplaces
Products › Category I D	67914
Products › Number Of Units	About 1,200 in the United States and 50 in Canada
Recall I D	1258
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled gas fireplace inserts before checking the unit's model and serial numbers. Contact the store where purchased or Jotul directly to schedule a free repair.
Retailers › Name	Independent specialty fireplace and stove stores nationwide and in Canada from June 2010 through September 2012 for about $2,200.
Recall Date	2012-12-04T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves four models of Jotul and Scan brand gas fireplace inserts. These inserts fit into existing vented fireplaces providing a variety of fireplace effects fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. The fireplace inserts are cast iron or steel and have a glass front, ceramic fiber logs, a gas burner and an electrical cord. They measure about 17 inches by 32 inches. The model and serial numbers are located on a metal rating plate inside the bottom front panel of the fireplace insert. Model Names Model Numbers Serial Numbers Jotul GI 450 DVII 350860 30001 through 31056 Jotul GI 450 DV TSI 350861 Scan 45i 350862 1001 through 1182 Scan 45i TSI 350866
Recall Number	13055
Manufacturers › Name	Jotul North America, of Gorham, Maine
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2012/15959r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	Jotul North America; at (800) 797-5912, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.jotul.com and click on Consumer Bulletin for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-07-31T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmJotul North America, of Gorham, Maine

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