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Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Jotul North America Due to Electrical Shock and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #13055, announced on December 4, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves four models of Jotul and Scan brand gas fireplace inserts. These inserts fit into existing vented fireplaces providing a variety of fireplace effects fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. The fireplace inserts are cast iron or steel and have a glass front, ceramic fiber logs, a gas burner and an electrical cord. They measure about 17 inches by 32 inches. The model and serial numbers are located on a metal rating plate inside the bottom front panel of the fireplace insert. Model Names Model Numbers Serial Numbers Jotul GI 450 DVII 350860 30001 through 31056 Jotul GI 450 DV TSI 350861 Scan 45i 350862 1001 through 1182 Scan 45i TSI 350866 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled gas fireplace inserts before checking the unit's model and serial numbers. contact the store where purchased or jotul directly to schedule a free repair.. Affected brand: Jotul North America.
This recall involves four models of Jotul and Scan brand gas fireplace inserts. These inserts fit into existing vented fireplaces providing a variety of fireplace effects fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. The fireplace inserts are cast iron or steel and have a glass front, ceramic fiber logs, a gas burner and an electrical cord. They measure about 17 inches by 32 inches. The model and serial numbers are located on a metal rating plate inside the bottom front panel of the fireplace insert. Model Names Model Numbers Serial Numbers Jotul GI 450 DVII 350860 30001 through 31056 Jotul GI 450 DV TSI 350861 Scan 45i 350862 1001 through 1182 Scan 45i TSI 350866
Affected products
Jotul and Scan gas fireplace inserts
Recalled brands
Jotul North America
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled gas fireplace inserts before checking the unit's model and serial numbers. Contact the store where purchased or Jotul directly to schedule a free repair.
Recall date
December 4, 2012
CPSC recall #13055 covers Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Jotul North America Due to Electrical Shock and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 4, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves four models of Jotul and Scan brand gas fireplace inserts. These inserts fit into existing vented fireplaces providing a variety of fireplace effects fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. The fireplace inserts are cast iron or steel and have a glass front, ceramic fiber logs, a gas burner and an electrical cord. They measure about 17 inches by 32 inches. The model and serial numbers are located on a metal rating plate inside the bottom front panel of the fireplace insert. Model Names Model Numbers Serial Numbers Jotul GI 450 DVII 350860 30001 through 31056 Jotul GI 450 DV TSI 350861 Scan 45i 350862 1001 through 1182 Scan 45i TSI 350866
The CPSC remedy for recall #13055 is consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled gas fireplace inserts before checking the unit's model and serial numbers. contact the store where purchased or jotul directly to schedule a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Gas-Fireplace-Inserts-Recalled-by-Jotul-North-America-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-and-Burn-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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