CPSC, Valor Heating Announce Recall of Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces

A design defect in the gas control assembly can allow main burner gas to prematurely enter the firebox during lighting. The ignition of this excess gas can cause the glass window …

Recall #: 02248
Affected scope: About 730

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Valor Heating Ltd., of Birmingham, United Kingdom recalled This recall includes model 837AN (natural gas) and 837AP (propane) direct vent wall mount….

CPSC, Valor Heating Announce Recall of Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces was recalled by Valor Heating Ltd., of Birmingham, United Kingdom in September 9, 2002. Reason: A design defect in the gas control assembly can allow main burner gas to prematurely enter the firebox during…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these fireplaces and shut off the gas immediately. To arrange…. Verify recall #02248 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Valor Heating Ltd., of Birmingham, United Kingdom issued this CPSC recall-A design defect in the gas control assembly can allow main burner gas to prematurely enter the firebox during….

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agency class: September 9, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02248 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall includes model 837AN (natural gas) and 837AP (propane) direct vent wall mount fireplaces made in the United Kingdom. The fireplaces have a glass front and an imitation wooden log set. The "Valor" logo is printed on the bottom front of the fireplace. The model number is printed on a plate in the lower control area.

Reason for recall

A design defect in the gas control assembly can allow main burner gas to prematurely enter the firebox during lighting. The ignition of this excess gas can cause the glass window to shatter, presenting the risk of burns or cuts from broken glass.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these fireplaces and shut off the gas immediately. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should contact Valor Heating.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02248
Date reported	September 9, 2002
Date initiated	September 9, 2002
Recalling firm	Valor Heating Ltd., of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Affected scope	About 730
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these fireplaces and shut off the gas immediately. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should con…

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What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these fireplaces and shut off the gas immediately. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should contact Valor Heating.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 9, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02248.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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