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Hussong Manufacturing and American Flame Recall Three Gas Fireplaces, Fireplace ...

Published: April 4, 2014Recall ID: 14144Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The main control module can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area, posing an explosion hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Hussong Manufacturing direct vent gas fireplaces and gas fireplace inserts that use American Flame brand main control modules. There are 22 models sold under the brand names Kozy Heat Fireplaces, Ambiance Fireplaces and Stellar Hearth Products. They were manufactured between October 2009 and April 2013. The fireplace name, model number, manufacture date and serial number are on a silver testing label attached by a chain and next to the gas valve. The following products are being recalled: Model Name (model number) Serial Number Range Mfg. Date Range Month/Year Kozy Heat Chaska (CSK-31-IPI) 10-094223-18 / 12-096088-23 05/10-06/12 Chaska XL (CSK-335-IPI) 10-703738-15 / 12-706417-24 04/10-06/12 Jackson (911-IPI) 10-820097-37 / 12-820636-11 09/10-03/12 Jackson XL (911XL-IPI) 10-9125332-37 / 12-9126288-10 09/10-03/12 Jordan (JOR-30) 10-080001-25 / 12-081992-07 06/10-02/12 Jordan XL (JOR-34) 10-010001-46 / 12-011278-04 11/10-01/12 Minneapolis (MPS-30) 10-080004-25 / 12-081914-02 06/10-01/12 Minneapolis XL (MPS-34) 10-010005-46 / 12-011300-12 11/10-03/12 Rockford (RFD-30) 10-080006-25 / 12-082020-19 06/10-05/12 Rockford XL (RFD-34) 10-010003-46 / 12-011309-12 11/10-03/12 Nicollet (NCL-195) 10-060001-05 / 12-060608-07 02/10-02/12 Dassel (DSL-36-IPI) 10-150789-15 / 12-151789-11 04/10-03/12 Delano (DEL-36-IP I) 10-030001-45 / 12-030908-12 11/10-03/12 Princeton (PRC-3 6-IPI) 09-004528-44 / 12-007203-11 10/09-03/12 Thief River Falls (56701-IP1) 10-242305-15 / 12-245336-12 04/10-03/12 Minnetonka (55345-IPI) 09-407828-30 / 12-411049-11 04/10-04/12 Trimont (TMT-3875-IPI) 10-300771-15 / 12-301183-16 09/11-06/12 Slayton 42 (SLA-42) 11-080012-38 / 12-080402-23 04/10-03/12 Ambiance Intrigue 100 (INT-100) 11-100235-31 / 11-100306-36 04/11-09/11 Intrigue 200 (INT-200) 11-10000-29 / 12-100513-28 07/11-06/12 Stellar Hearth Products Fireplaces CML-58-S (CML-58-S) 10-10006-40 / 13-13021-16 10/10-04/13 CTL-58-S (CTL-58-S) 10-10001-40 / 13-13034-16 10/10-04/13

Affected Products

Kozy Heat, Ambiance and Stellar Hearth gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Hussong-Manufacturing-and-American-Flame-Recall-Three-Gas-Fireplaces-and-Fireplace-Inserts
TitleHussong Manufacturing and American Flame Recall Three Gas Fireplaces, Fireplace Inserts Due to Explosion Hazard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14144.1-14144_Kozy_Heat_LARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionKozy Heat fireplace
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14144.2-14144_Ambience_LARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionAmbience fireplace
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14144.3-14144_Stellar%2520Hearth_LARGE.jpg
Images › 3 › CaptionStellar Hearth fireplace
Images › 4 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14144.4-14144_Testing_Label_LARGE.jpg
Images › 4 › CaptionThe testing label is next to the gas valve of the fireplace or fireplace insert.
Hazards › NameThe main control module can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area, posing an explosion hazard.
Injuries › NameHussong Manufacturing received reports of nine incidents of gas being released prematurely and exploding, resulting in minor property damage and two reports of abrasions.
Products › NameKozy Heat, Ambiance and Stellar Hearth gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts
Products › TypeGas-Burning Fireplaces
Products › Category I D67914
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 13,600 in the U.S. and 2,170 in Canada
Recall I D1651
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and fireplace inserts, turn off the gas to the units and contact the dealer where the unit was purchased or Hussong Manufacturing to have the ignition board on the fireplace main control module replaced free of charge.
Retailers › NameFireplace dealers and distributors from October 2009 to April 2013 for between $1,450 and $3,325.
Recall Date2014-04-04T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves Hussong Manufacturing direct vent gas fireplaces and gas fireplace inserts that use American Flame brand main control modules. There are 22 models sold under the brand names Kozy Heat Fireplaces, Ambiance Fireplaces and Stellar Hearth Products. They were manufactured between October 2009 and April 2013. The fireplace name, model number, manufacture date and serial number are on a silver testing label attached by a chain and next to the gas valve. The following products are being recalled: Model Name (model number) Serial Number Range Mfg. Date Range Month/Year Kozy Heat Chaska (CSK-31-IPI) 10-094223-18 / 12-096088-23 05/10-06/12 Chaska XL (CSK-335-IPI) 10-703738-15 / 12-706417-24 04/10-06/12 Jackson (911-IPI) 10-820097-37 / 12-820636-11 09/10-03/12 Jackson XL (911XL-IPI) 10-9125332-37 / 12-9126288-10 09/10-03/12 Jordan (JOR-30) 10-080001-25 / 12-081992-07 06/10-02/12 Jordan XL (JOR-34) 10-010001-46 / 12-011278-04 11/10-01/12 Minneapolis (MPS-30) 10-080004-25 / 12-081914-02 06/10-01/12 Minneapolis XL (MPS-34) 10-010005-46 / 12-011300-12 11/10-03/12 Rockford (RFD-30) 10-080006-25 / 12-082020-19 06/10-05/12 Rockford XL (RFD-34) 10-010003-46 / 12-011309-12 11/10-03/12 Nicollet (NCL-195) 10-060001-05 / 12-060608-07 02/10-02/12 Dassel (DSL-36-IPI) 10-150789-15 / 12-151789-11 04/10-03/12 Delano (DEL-36-IP I) 10-030001-45 / 12-030908-12 11/10-03/12 Princeton (PRC-3 6-IPI) 09-004528-44 / 12-007203-11 10/09-03/12 Thief River Falls (56701-IP1) 10-242305-15 / 12-245336-12 04/10-03/12 Minnetonka (55345-IPI) 09-407828-30 / 12-411049-11 04/10-04/12 Trimont (TMT-3875-IPI) 10-300771-15 / 12-301183-16 09/11-06/12 Slayton 42 (SLA-42) 11-080012-38 / 12-080402-23 04/10-03/12 Ambiance Intrigue 100 (INT-100) 11-100235-31 / 11-100306-36 04/11-09/11 Intrigue 200 (INT-200) 11-10000-29 / 12-100513-28 07/11-06/12 Stellar Hearth Products Fireplaces CML-58-S (CML-58-S) 10-10006-40 / 13-13021-16 10/10-04/13 CTL-58-S (CTL-58-S) 10-10001-40 / 13-13034-16 10/10-04/13
Recall Number14144
Manufacturers › NameHussong Manufacturing Co. Inc., d/b/a Kozy Heat Fireplaces, of Lakefield, Minn.
Remedy Options › OptionRepair
Inconjunctions › U R Lhttps://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/38789r-eng.php
Consumer ContactHussong Manufacturing at (800) 253-4904 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.kozyheat.com, www.ambiancefireplace.com, or www.stellarhearth.com, then click on “Recall Info” for more information.
Last Publish Date2015-01-09T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryUnited States

Overview

  • Recalling FirmHussong Manufacturing Co. Inc., d/b/a Kozy Heat Fireplaces, of Lakefield, Minn.
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