CPSC recall · Reported March 27, 2009
Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard
Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatt…
Central Fireplace, of Greenbush, Minn. recalled The recall involves Central Fireplace models CF3036MV-LP and CF3036MVB. The model number ….
Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Central Fireplace, of Greenbush, Minn. in March 27, 2009. Reason: Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers religh…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled fireplaces immediately, shut off the gas supply …. Verify recall #09733 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Central Fireplace, of Greenbush, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers religh….
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- March 27, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09733 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 Central Fireplace models CF3036MV-LP and CF3036MVB. The model number is located on the data plate behind the control panel door where the gas valve is located.
Reason for recall
Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled fireplaces immediately, shut off the gas supply to the fireplace, and contact Central Fireplace to arrange for a free replacement kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09733 |
| Date reported | March 27, 2009 |
| Date initiated | March 27, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Central Fireplace, of Greenbush, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 760 |
| 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 recalled fireplaces immediately, shut off the gas supply to the fireplace, and contact Central Fi…
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- 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
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