Napoleon GD3200-P and GD3200B-P Propane Gas Fireplaces

CPSC Recall #14-218 — June 26, 2014

Recall #14-218 Date: June 26, 2014 Remedy: Repair

Product

Napoleon GD3200-P and GD3200B-P Propane Gas Fireplaces

Description

Pressure from the ignition of the propane gas can cause the glass to break, posing a laceration hazard.

Hazard

The pressure from the ignition of the propane gas can cause the glass front to break, posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

Wolf Steel has received one incident report occurring in Canada where the glass shattered resulting in cuts to the face and neck that required medical attention.  No incidents were reported in the U.S.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact their local Napoleon Fireplace Hearth Dealer to arrange a service call to have a free upgrade kit installed on their fireplace. The upgrade kit must be installed by a qualified gas appliance technician.

Units Affected

About 600 units in the United States and 2,400 in Canada

Sold At

Hearth Fireplace specialty stores nationwide from August 1992 through May 2001 for about $1,500.

Manufactured In

Canada