Central Fireplace · Recalled
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 shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard.
- Units
- About 760
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,600
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Fireplace dealers nationwide from April 2001 through July 2007 for about $1,600.
- Product type
- Fireplaces & Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Central Fireplace, of Greenbush, Minn.
Incident log
Central Fireplace has received seven reports of the glass doors breaking when consumers were relighting the fireplace's pilot light. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says 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.
For additional information, contact Central Fireplace between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday at (800) 248-4681, or visit the firm's Web site at www.centralfireplace.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 27 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
