Regency Ultimate direct vent gas stove fireplaces (models U37 and U39)
CPSC Recall #18-156 — May 15, 2018
Product
Regency Ultimate direct vent gas stove fireplaces (models U37 and U39)
Description
Hazard
The pressure release system can fail and cause the gas stove to explode, posing explosion and injury hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
Regency has received three reports of the pressure system failing, and one report of the door hinge breaking, including one incident that resulted in minor cuts to the consumer’s legs.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas stoves, turn off the gas supply to the unit, and contact Regency to schedule a free repair.
Units Affected
About 13,700 (in addition, 11,300 were sold in Canada and 10 were sold in Mexico)
Sold At
Fireplace distributors and stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2018 for about $2,800.
Manufacturer
FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd., of Canada
Importer
Fireplace Products U.S. Inc., of Blaine, Wash.
Manufactured In
Canada