Heat-N-Glo® and Heatilator® Corner Unit Series indoor gas fireplaces

CPSC Recall #15-178 — July 9, 2015

Recall #15-178 Date: July 9, 2015 Remedy: Repair

Product

Heat-N-Glo® and Heatilator® Corner Unit Series indoor gas fireplaces

Description

The back of the firebox can bow out, posing a fire hazard.

Hazard

The back of the firebox can bow out, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

There have been two reported incidents involving charring and minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. 

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the gas fireplaces and contact the fireplace store where the unit was purchased to arrange for a free inspection and installation of a correction kit. The firm's dealers are contacting known purchasers.

Units Affected

About 2,500

Sold At

Fireplace stores from March 2008 through November 2014 for $3,500 to $5,000.

Manufacturer

Hearth & Home Technologies of Lakeville, Minn.

Manufactured In

USA