DuraTech Anchor Plate with Damper and DuraChimney II Anchor Plate with Damper
CPSC Recall #10-176 — March 22, 2010
Product
DuraTech Anchor Plate with Damper and DuraChimney II Anchor Plate with Damper
Description
This recall involves DuraTech Anchor Plates with Dampers and DuraChimney II Anchor Plates with Dampers. The products are intended for use as a starter section for chimneys in fireplace applications. The dampers allow the chimney to be closed when the fireplace is not in use. Each damper is a short sheet metal vent pipe fitted with a circular damper plate within the vent pipe, and attached to a square anchor plate. The damper plate rotates around an axis rod to control the flow of air through the vent pipe. The damper plates have a weight attached to one side, and a chain attached to the other side. When installed in a fireplace application, the square anchor plate is generally not visible.The DuraTech Anchor Plate with Damper was manufactured in five sizes, as follows:Dura-Vent Product DescriptionDura-Vent Product Number10" diameter DuraTech Damper9914212" diameter DuraTech Damper9924214" diameter DuraTech Damper9934216" diameter DuraTech Damper9944218" diameter DuraTech Damper99542The DuraChimney II Anchor Plate with Damper was manufactured in four sizes, as follows:Dura-Vent Product DescriptionDura-Vent Product Number10" diameter DuraChimney Damper10DCA-APD12" diameter DuraChimney Damper12DCA-APD14" diameter DuraChimney Damper14DCA-APD16" diameter DuraChimney Damper16DCA-APD
Hazard
When the consumer attempts to open/close the damper, it can become stuck in its current position. In addition, some of the dampers were assembled backwards and are set to the closed position when the consumer attempts to open the damper. Both pose risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to the consumer.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should ensure that their damper is in the open position when the fireplace is in use. Consumers or distributors with defective fireplace dampers should contact Dura-Vent to schedule a free repair. The remaining unlocated recalled dampers were distributed in Washington, California, and Colorado. Consumers and distributors whose dampers were previously inspected and repaired do not need to schedule an additional inspection.
Units Affected
About 500
Sold At
Dura-Vent distributors to fireplace/chimney contractors and by installers to home builders nationwide from January 2007 through May 2008 for between $100 to $150, depending on the model and size.
Manufacturer
Simpson Dura-Vent Company Inc., of Vacaville, Calif.
Manufactured In
United States