Fireplaces and Inserts Recalled by Monessen Hearth Systems Due to Risk of Fire

Active Recall Announced November 8, 2012 CPSC #13033

Quick answer

Fireplaces and Inserts Recalled by Monessen Hearth Systems Due to Risk of Fire is CPSC recall #13033, announced on November 8, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves electronically controlled Majestic, Monessen and Vermont Castings direct-vent and B-vent gas fireplaces and inserts. Models included in the recall have serial numbers range from 11-X-027322 to 11-X-031501; 12-X-000275 to 12-X-015206, 11-P-032597 to 11-P-059389; and 12-P-000202 to 12-P-037583. The first two digits represent the year of manufacture, the letter represents the facility and the last six digits are sequential numbers, randomly selected. The serial number is printed on a rating plate, affixed to a cable inside the lower or side control door. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using and turn off the fireplace using the master control switch on the command center which is located inside the control door. consumers should contact monessen hearth systems company to arrange a free repair.. Affected brand: Monessen Hearth Systems Co..

Hazard

This recall involves electronically controlled Majestic, Monessen and Vermont Castings direct-vent and B-vent gas fireplaces and inserts. Models included in the recall have serial numbers range from 11-X-027322 to 11-X-031501; 12-X-000275 to 12-X-015206, 11-P-032597 to 11-P-059389; and 12-P-000202 to 12-P-037583. The first two digits represent the year of manufacture, the letter represents the facility and the last six digits are sequential numbers, randomly selected. The serial number is printed on a rating plate, affixed to a cable inside the lower or side control door.

Affected products

Signature Command™ (electronically) Controlled Direct and B-Vent Gas Fireplaces and Inserts

Recalled brands

Monessen Hearth Systems Co.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using and turn off the fireplace using the master control switch on the command center which is located inside the control door. Consumers should contact Monessen Hearth Systems Company to arrange a free repair.

Recall date

November 8, 2012

Categories

Gas-Burning Fireplaces

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13033?

CPSC recall #13033 covers Fireplaces and Inserts Recalled by Monessen Hearth Systems Due to Risk of Fire, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 8, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves electronically controlled Majestic, Monessen and Vermont Castings direct-vent and B-vent gas fireplaces and inserts. Models included in the recall have serial numbers range from 11-X-027322 to 11-X-031501; 12-X-000275 to 12-X-015206, 11-P-032597 to 11-P-059389; and 12-P-000202 to 12-P-037583. The first two digits represent the year of manufacture, the letter represents the facility and the last six digits are sequential numbers, randomly selected. The serial number is printed on a rating plate, affixed to a cable inside the lower or side control door.

What is the remedy for recall #13033?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13033 is consumers should immediately stop using and turn off the fireplace using the master control switch on the command center which is located inside the control door. consumers should contact monessen hearth systems company to arrange a free repair.. 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 Fireplaces and Inserts Recalled by Monessen Hearth Systems Due to Risk of Fire 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/2013/Fireplaces-and-Inserts-Recalled-by-Monessen-Hearth-Systems-Due-to-Risk-of-Fire. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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