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Miles Industries Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Burn Hazard

Name: Miles Industries Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Burn Hazard
Brand: Miles Industries Ltd., of Canada
SKU: CPSC-19056
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: December 20, 2018Recall ID: 19056Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The trim around the fireplaces can leak hot exhaust air, posing a burn hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Valor H5 gas fireplaces fueled by either natural gas or propane gas. The recalled fireplaces were sold in six different trim options and are a fully enclosed rectangular sheet metal box with a shatter resistant glass front. They were sold with a mesh barrier screen that was installed in front of the glass. The fireplace exhaust is vented to the outside through a ventilation duct. The model number and serial number are printed on a rating sheet behind the trim. Model Number Product Name Serial Number Range 1100 Natural Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1100N10000 - 1100N12173 1100 Propane Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1100P20000 - 1100P21132 1150 Natural Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1150N10000 - 1150N11448 1150 Propane Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1150P20000 - 1150P20822

Affected Products

Valor H5 gas fireplaces

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Miles-Industries-Recalls-Gas-Fireplaces-Due-to-Burn-Hazard
Title	Miles Industries Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Burn Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1_70.png
Images › 1 › Caption	Location of the rating sheet with the model number and serial number
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture2_54.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Rating sheet with the model number and serial number
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture3_35.png
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled 1135 Valor H5 Gas Fireplace trim
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture4_20.png
Images › 4 › Caption	Recalled 1140 Valor H5 Gas Fireplace trim
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture5_12.png
Images › 5 › Caption	Recalled 1135 Valor H5 Gas Fireplace trim
Images › 6 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture6_8.png
Images › 6 › Caption	Recalled 1140 Valor H5 Gas Fireplace trim
Images › 7 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture7_5.png
Images › 7 › Caption	Recalled 1149 Valor H5 Gas Fireplace trim
Images › 8 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture8_2.png
Images › 8 › Caption	Recalled 1184 Valor H5 Gas Fireplace trim
Hazards › Name	The trim around the fireplaces can leak hot exhaust air, posing a burn hazard.
Injuries › Name	Miles Industries has received one report of mantle charring. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Valor H5 gas fireplaces
Products › Number Of Units	About 1,000 (in addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	8480
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact Miles Industries to schedule a free repair.
Retailers › Name	Northeast Hearth & Home, Sutter Home & Hearth, Wallace's Stove & Fireplace Hearth stores and other stores nationwide and online from June 2014 through March 2018 for about $5,500.
Recall Date	2018-12-20T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves Valor H5 gas fireplaces fueled by either natural gas or propane gas. The recalled fireplaces were sold in six different trim options and are a fully enclosed rectangular sheet metal box with a shatter resistant glass front. They were sold with a mesh barrier screen that was installed in front of the glass. The fireplace exhaust is vented to the outside through a ventilation duct. The model number and serial number are printed on a rating sheet behind the trim. Model Number Product Name Serial Number Range 1100 Natural Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1100N10000 - 1100N12173 1100 Propane Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1100P20000 - 1100P21132 1150 Natural Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1150N10000 - 1150N11448 1150 Propane Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1150P20000 - 1150P20822
Recall Number	19056
Manufacturers › Name	Miles Industries Ltd., of Canada
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/68380r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	Miles Industries toll-free at 866-420-3360 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at h5@valorfireplaces.com or online at www.valorfireplaces.com and click on “H5 Recall Notice” for more information.
Last Publish Date	2018-12-20T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	Canada

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