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Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: July 9, 2015 Initiated: July 9, 2015 #15178

Product Description

This recall involves Heat-N-Glo® and Heatilator® Corner Unit Series indoor gas fireplaces. The fireplaces are LP or NG-fueled corner units with tempered glass fronts. The following model numbers are printed on the unit rating plate, located near the controls used to operate the units, and in the instruction manual. LCOR-36TRB-IPI RCOR-36TRB-IPI GDCL4136I GDCR4136I

Reason for Recall

The back of the firebox can bow out, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the gas fireplaces and contact the fireplace store where the unit was purchased to arrange for a free inspection and installation of a correction kit. The firm's dealers are contacting known purchasers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Heat-N-Glo® and Heatilator® Corner Unit Series indoor gas fireplaces. The fireplaces are LP or NG-fueled corner units with tempered glass fronts. The following model numbers are printed on the unit rating plate, located near the controls used to operate the units, and in the instruction manual. LCOR-36TRB-IPI RCOR-36TRB-IPI GDCL4136I GDCR4136I. Recalled by Hearth & Home Technologies of Lakeville, Minn.. Units affected: About 2,500.
Why was this product recalled?
The back of the firebox can bow out, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the gas fireplaces and contact the fireplace store where the unit was purchased to arrange for a free inspection and installation of a correction kit. The firm's dealers are contacting known purchasers.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 9, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15178.