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American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards is CPSC recall #08277, announced on May 21, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves American Flame AF-4000 series fireplace gas valves installed in residential fireplaces made by twelve manufacturers under the following brand names: Pacific Energy, Travis Industries, CFM Corporation, Canadian Heating Products, Portland Willamette, Rasmussen, Chimeneas de Columbia, Twin Eagles, FDM, Inca Metals (Savannah Heating), Even Temp, and Valley Comfort. The valves were installed in some but not all fireplaces. Date codes included in the recall include 0622 through 0718. The gas valve model number is located on a label on the bottom of each gas valve. The date code is located above the label. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact their dealer for a free repair. the repair involves replacing the fireplace's valve if it leaks gas in the "off" position when tested by a qualified service technician.. Affected brand: American Flame Inc..
The recall involves American Flame AF-4000 series fireplace gas valves installed in residential fireplaces made by twelve manufacturers under the following brand names: Pacific Energy, Travis Industries, CFM Corporation, Canadian Heating Products, Portland Willamette, Rasmussen, Chimeneas de Columbia, Twin Eagles, FDM, Inca Metals (Savannah Heating), Even Temp, and Valley Comfort. The valves were installed in some but not all fireplaces. Date codes included in the recall include 0622 through 0718. The gas valve model number is located on a label on the bottom of each gas valve. The date code is located above the label.
Affected products
Fireplace Gas Valves
Recalled brands
American Flame Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact their dealer for a free repair. The repair involves replacing the fireplace's valve if it leaks gas in the "off" position when tested by a qualified service technician.
Recall date
May 21, 2008
CPSC recall #08277 covers American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 21, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves American Flame AF-4000 series fireplace gas valves installed in residential fireplaces made by twelve manufacturers under the following brand names: Pacific Energy, Travis Industries, CFM Corporation, Canadian Heating Products, Portland Willamette, Rasmussen, Chimeneas de Columbia, Twin Eagles, FDM, Inca Metals (Savannah Heating), Even Temp, and Valley Comfort. The valves were installed in some but not all fireplaces. Date codes included in the recall include 0622 through 0718. The gas valve model number is located on a label on the bottom of each gas valve. The date code is located above the label.
The CPSC remedy for recall #08277 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact their dealer for a free repair. the repair involves replacing the fireplace's valve if it leaks gas in the "off" position when tested by a qualified service technician.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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