CPSC recall · Reported May 15, 2018
Regency Fireplace Products Recalls Gas Stove Fireplaces Due to Explosion and Injury Hazards
The pressure release system can fail and cause the gas stove to explode, posing explosion and injury hazards.
Fpi Fireplace Products International Ltd., of Canada recalled This recall involves Regency Ultimate U37 and U39 direct vent gas stove fireplaces. They ….
Regency Fireplace Products Recalls Gas Stove Fireplaces Due to Explosion and Injury Hazar… was recalled by Fpi Fireplace Products International Ltd., of Canada in May 15, 2018. Reason: The pressure release system can fail and cause the gas stove to explode, posing explosion and injury hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas stoves, turn off the gas supply …. Verify recall #18156 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Fpi Fireplace Products International Ltd., of Canada issued this CPSC recall-The pressure release system can fail and cause the gas stove to explode, posing explosion and injury hazards..
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- May 15, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18156 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
This recall involves Regency Ultimate U37 and U39 direct vent gas stove fireplaces. They were sold in black and have gold or silver trim around the glass doors. "Regency" is printed on the front, bottom left corner of the pedestals of the stoves. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall and are printed on a label located on the inside of the front panel door. Model Number Serial Number Range U39 41001 - 42602 223000001 - 223008520 315000001 - 315012548 U37 13735 - 13763 31001 - 31795 221000025 - 221002269 221031585 - 221031745 313000001 - 313000457
Reason for recall
The pressure release system can fail and cause the gas stove to explode, posing explosion and injury hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas stoves, turn off the gas supply to the unit, and contact Regency to schedule a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18156 |
| Date reported | May 15, 2018 |
| Date initiated | May 15, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Fpi Fireplace Products International Ltd., of Canada |
| Affected scope | About 13,700 (in addition, 11,300 were sold in Canada and 10 were sold in Mexico) |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled gas stoves, turn off the gas supply to the unit, and contact Regency to sche…
- Check the recall number (18156) 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
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