Marco Alert Consumers to Gas Fireplace · Recalled
CPSC, Marco Alert Consumers to Gas Fireplace Recall Due to Fire Hazard
If the interior vent pipe separates from its connection to the exterior wall of the house, hot exhaust gasses can start a fire inside the wall.
- Units
- Over 22,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $140–$1,000
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The Marco gas fireplaces subject to this recall have a sealed glass-front panel and vent systems that exit the house through the side wall. The fireplaces can be identified by a six or seven digit model number starting with 794 or 797. These model numbers can be found on a label inside the unit's lower grill door. Most of the fireplaces have model designations that include the letters, "CCT." Older models have the designation "MGC36DV." The model designation can be found on the owner's manual.
The file
- Sold at
- Gas appliance, and hearth and fireplace distributors and dealers sold these fireplaces, from February 1993 through November 1997, for about $1,000, and the separate vent system for about $140. Most of these fireplaces were installed during new home construction.
- Product type
- Fireplaces & Accessories
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Marco Manufacturing Inc., of Lynwood, Calif.
Incident log
Marco and CPSC are aware of 22 fires involving these fireplaces. Several of these fires caused extensive damage. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Marco already has repaired about 9,000 fireplace vent systems since July 1998. All other owners need to stop using these recalled fireplaces immediately. Marco will arrange for free repair of recalled fireplaces.
For additional information, assistance in determining if you have a recalled fireplace or to arrange for a free repair, consumers should call Lennox, which bought Marco, at (888) 420-6272.
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 DEC 16 1998; last revised NOV 06 2026.