CPSC recall · Reported August 2, 2005
CPSC, DESA Heating Products Announce Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces
The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ignite, causing a minor flare-up, which could cause nearby combustibles t…
Desa Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky. recalled The recall includes DESA Heating Products 10,000 Btu Thermostatically Controlled Compact….
CPSC, DESA Heating Products Announce Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces was recalled by Desa Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky. in August 2, 2005. Reason: The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ign…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using this fireplace immediately and contact your retailer to sched…. Verify recall #05238 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Desa Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky. issued this CPSC recall-The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ign….
- None
- agency class
- 534 units
- affected scope
- August 2, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05238 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.
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Product description
The recall includes DESA Heating Products 10,000 Btu Thermostatically Controlled Compact Classic Hearth Fireplaces that burn propane or natural gas. They have the following model names and number: Vanguard (VMH10TPC & VMH10TNC) and FMI (EFS10TPA & EFS10TNA). They have serial numbers between 015200000 and 017400000. The model and serial numbers are on the end of the shipping carton and on the model data tags inside the lower access door of the compact fireplaces.
Reason for recall
The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ignite, causing a minor flare-up, which could cause nearby combustibles to ignite.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using this fireplace immediately and contact your retailer to schedule a free repair. If consumers have any questions concerning this recall, they should contact their local retailer or DESA.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05238 |
| Date reported | August 2, 2005 |
| Date initiated | August 2, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Desa Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky. |
| Affected scope | 534 |
| 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 this fireplace immediately and contact your retailer to schedule a free repair. If consumers have any…
- Check the recall number (05238) 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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