CPSC recall · Reported April 27, 2005
CPSC, Heat & Glo Announce Recall of Gas Fireplaces
Gas in the fireplace can accumulate prior to burner ignition. When ignition takes place, it can cause the glass window to shatter and create a risk of burns or lacerations from br…
Heat & Glo, of Lakeville, Minn. recalled The recall involves all HEAT-N-GLO® Gem 36 and Gem 42 direct vent gas fireplaces. The mod….
CPSC, Heat & Glo Announce Recall of Gas Fireplaces was recalled by Heat & Glo, of Lakeville, Minn. in April 27, 2005. Reason: Gas in the fireplace can accumulate prior to burner ignition. When ignition takes place, it can cause the gla…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and contact Heat & Glo to make arr…. Verify recall #05162 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Heat & Glo, of Lakeville, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-Gas in the fireplace can accumulate prior to burner ignition. When ignition takes place, it can cause the gla….
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- agency class
- April 27, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05162 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.
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Product description
The recall involves all HEAT-N-GLO® Gem 36 and Gem 42 direct vent gas fireplaces. The model number is located on the rating plate inside the unit on the base pan in front of the gas control. The rating plate can be accessed by removing the lower grille on the fireplace. This recall also includes Gem 36 fireplaces that recently received a replacement burner assembly.
Reason for recall
Gas in the fireplace can accumulate prior to burner ignition. When ignition takes place, it can cause the glass window to shatter and create a risk of burns or lacerations from broken glass.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and contact Heat & Glo to make arrangements for a free repair. To be sure that no one uses the fireplace by mistake, consumers should shut off the gas supply to the fireplace by removing the lower grille on the fireplace and turning off the ball valve (red lever) on the gas supply line.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05162 |
| Date reported | April 27, 2005 |
| Date initiated | April 27, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Heat & Glo, of Lakeville, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 7,800 |
| 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 the fireplaces immediately and contact Heat & Glo to make arrangements for a free repair. To be sure …
- Check the recall number (05162) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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