CPSC recall · Reported June 28, 2006
CFM Corp. Recalls Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces for Fire Hazard
Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard.
Cfm Corp. of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada recalled Only models EWF30, EWF36, and EWF36A are affected by this recall. The recalled fireplaces….
CFM Corp. Recalls Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces for Fire Hazard was recalled by Cfm Corp. of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada in June 28, 2006. Reason: Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard.. Remedy: The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.. Verify recall #06198 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Cfm Corp. of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada issued this CPSC recall-Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard..
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- June 28, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06198 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
Only models EWF30, EWF36, and EWF36A are affected by this recall. The recalled fireplaces are 400- or 700-pound steel plate wood-burning fireplaces with the trade name "Sequoia." The fireplaces measure 30 inches wide or 36 inches wide, have doors which seal them and are designed for installation in openings in the walls of homes that connect to chimneys. Affected model and serial numbers are: Model Number Serial Number Range of Affected Units EWF30 (30 inch) WFE05HO R052 400001 to WFE05HO R052 400120 WFE05HO R053 500001 to WFE05HO R053 500060 WFE05HO R054 200001 to WFE05HO R054 200100 EWF36A and EWF36 (36 inch) FA2ECB 309950 to FA2ECB 309999 FA2ECB 339900 to FA2ECB 339999 FA2ECB 369900 to FA2ECB 369999 FA2ECB 03399899 to FA2ECB 03399998 FA2ECB 49989 FA2ECB 3249970 FA2ECB 3249999 FA3ECB 05140001 to FA3ECB 051400100 FA3ECB 051900001 to FA3ECB 051900050 FA3ECB 052200001 to FA3ECB 052200060 FA3ECB 052400001 to FA3ECB 052400100 FA3ECB 052800001 to FA3ECB 052800010 WFE05H0H054800001 to WFE05H0H054800100 WFE05H0H055100001 to WFE05H0H055100005 WFE05H0H060600001 to WFE05H0H060600100 WFE05H0H061600001 to WFE05H0H061600050 The name "CFM Corporation" and the model and serial number are located on the rating plate at the bottom right corner of each fireplace.
Reason for recall
Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06198 |
| Date reported | June 28, 2006 |
| Date initiated | June 28, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Cfm Corp. of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Affected scope | About 1,300 |
| 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
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
- Check the recall number (06198) 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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