CPSCGeneral Alert
Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: December 11, 2008Recall ID: 09063Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert's glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Napoleon propane GDI44 gas fireplace inserts. Model number GDI44 is located on the front cover of the operating instructions or on the rating label found behind the right side panel next to the insert's viewing glass. The glass size is 36" wide and 22" high. Napoleon natural gas GDI44 inserts are not affected by this recall.
Affected Products
Napoleon Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Propane-Gas-Fireplace-Inserts-Recalled-by-Wolf-Steel-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/943540d86be742b99b3bba3ca38e32f8.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Propane Gas Fireplace Insert |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/faa978c0f87f4aa4b2318d0e6a51bd28.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Location of Model and Serial Number |
| Hazards › Name | Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert's glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Wolf Steel has received one report of a consumer who suffered minor lacerations when the glass cover shattered. |
| Products › Name | Napoleon Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts |
| Products › Type | Fireplaces & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1943 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,200 |
| Recall I D | 5021 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Wolf Steel to receive a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Napoleon fireplace hearth dealers nationwide from July 2002 through September 2008 for about $2,000. |
| Recall Date | 2008-12-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Napoleon propane GDI44 gas fireplace inserts. Model number GDI44 is located on the front cover of the operating instructions or on the rating label found behind the right side panel next to the insert's viewing glass. The glass size is 36" wide and 22" high. Napoleon natural gas GDI44 inserts are not affected by this recall. |
| Recall Number | 09063 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Wolf Steel USA, of Crittenden, Ky. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Wolf Steel toll-free at (866) 539-2039 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.napoleonfireplaces.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |