CPSC, Heat & Glo Announce Recall of Gas Fireplaces

Active Recall Announced April 27, 2005 CPSC #05162

Quick answer

CPSC, Heat & Glo Announce Recall of Gas Fireplaces is CPSC recall #05162, announced on April 27, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves all HEAT-N-GLO® Gem 36 and Gem 42 direct vent gas fireplaces. The model number is located on the rating plate inside the unit on the base pan in front of the gas control. The rating plate can be accessed by removing the lower grille on the fireplace. This recall also includes Gem 36 fireplaces that recently received a replacement burner assembly. The remedy is consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and contact heat & glo to make arrangements for a free repair. to be sure that no one uses the fireplace by mistake, consumers should shut off the gas supply to the fireplace by removing the lower grille on the fireplace and turning off the ball valve (red lever) on the gas supply line.. Affected brand: Heat & Glo.

Hazard

The recall involves all HEAT-N-GLO® Gem 36 and Gem 42 direct vent gas fireplaces. The model number is located on the rating plate inside the unit on the base pan in front of the gas control. The rating plate can be accessed by removing the lower grille on the fireplace. This recall also includes Gem 36 fireplaces that recently received a replacement burner assembly.

Affected products

HEAT-N-GLO® Gem 36 and Gem 42 gas fireplaces

Recalled brands

Heat & Glo

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and contact Heat & Glo to make arrangements for a free repair. To be sure that no one uses the fireplace by mistake, consumers should shut off the gas supply to the fireplace by removing the lower grille on the fireplace and turning off the ball valve (red lever) on the gas supply line.

Recall date

April 27, 2005

Categories

Fireplaces & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05162?

CPSC recall #05162 covers CPSC, Heat & Glo Announce Recall of Gas Fireplaces, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 27, 2005. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves all HEAT-N-GLO® Gem 36 and Gem 42 direct vent gas fireplaces. The model number is located on the rating plate inside the unit on the base pan in front of the gas control. The rating plate can be accessed by removing the lower grille on the fireplace. This recall also includes Gem 36 fireplaces that recently received a replacement burner assembly.

What is the remedy for recall #05162?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05162 is consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and contact heat & glo to make arrangements for a free repair. to be sure that no one uses the fireplace by mistake, consumers should shut off the gas supply to the fireplace by removing the lower grille on the fireplace and turning off the ball valve (red lever) on the gas supply line.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Heat & Glo Announce Recall of Gas Fireplaces on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Heat--Glo-Announce-Recall-of-Gas-Fireplaces-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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