Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves

CPSC Recall #08-003 — October 1, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number08-003
Recall DateOctober 1, 2007
Remedy TypeInspect, Replace
Units AffectedAbout 4,000
ManufacturerHoneywell International Inc., of Morristown, N.J.
Manufactured InMexico

Where It Was Sold

Honeywell sold the gas valves exclusively to original equipment manufacturers for use in fireplaces and stoves from April 2004 through August 2007. Those manufacturers sold fireplaces and stoves at retailers nationwide.

Product

Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Honeywell International Inc., of Morristown, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 4,000 Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves. The activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT, which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition. This can pose the risk of thermal burns to consumers when they light the pilot of the fireplace or stove. Name of Product: Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and StovesUnits: About 4,000Manufacturer: Honeywell International Inc., of Morristown, N.J.Hazard: The activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT, which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition. This can pose the risk of thermal burns to consumers when they light the pilot of the fireplace or stove.Incidents/Injuries: Honeywell has received one report of gas accumulating and combusting when the consumer lit the fireplace, resulting in a minor injury when the hair in the back of the consumer's hand was singed.Description and Models: This recall involves gas valves used in liquid-propane-fueled decorative fireplaces and Franklin-type stoves. These stoves and fireplaces have direct pressure relief vents via a spring-loaded door. Fireplaces and stoves with a side or rear vent are not included in this recall. The recalled valves were installed in the fireplaces and stoves listed below.Sold at: Honeywell sold the gas valves exclusively to original equipment manufacturers for use in fireplaces and stoves from April 2004 through August 2007. Those manufacturers sold fireplaces and stoves at retailers nationwide.Manufactured in: MexicoRemedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Honeywell for information on how to receive a free inspection and replacement valve.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Honeywell at (800) 939-4836 between 9 a.m. and 5p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.nvp-hearth.honeywell.com.ManufacturerName/ModelFireplace or StoveKozy Heat FireplacesChaskaChaska XL911911XL911XXL932936SP36942944961Windom (56101)Thief River Falls (TRF)Two HarborsPrincetonMinnetonkaLakefieldBreckenridgeDuluthKLS Gas Log ConversionFireplaceFireplaceFireplaceFireplaceFireplaceFireplaceFireplaceFireplaceFireplaceFireplaceFireplaceFireplaceFireplaceFireplaceFireplaceFireplaceStoveStoveStoveFireplaceEmpire Comfort/White Mountain HearthTahoe Remote RF - models ADVP36FP91P, ADVP36FP93P, ADVP42FP91P, ADVP42FP93P, ADVP48FP91P, ADVP48FP93P, DVP36FP91P, DVP36FP93P, DVP42FP91P, DVP42FP93P, DVP48FP91P, and DVP48FP93PAmerican Hearth Direct Vent Millivolt Standing Pilot Fireplace - models DVTR36LP and DVTR42LPFlagstaff Millivolt B-vent Standing Pilot - model BWBV40LPFlagstaff Millivolt Direct Vent Standing Pilot - model BWDV40LPTahoe Luxury Remote RF - models ADVX36FP93CLP, ADVX42FP93CLP, DVX36FP93CLP, and DVX42FP93CLPTahoe Millivolt Standing Pilot - models DVS30LP, DVS36LP, and DVS42LPTahoe T-stat Remote Control Standing Pilot - models DVS30RFLP, DVS36RFLP, and DVS42RFLPFireplacesFlame International (SBI)GTX-I, model number GX700StoveBlaze King (US) Valley Comfort (Canada)The Eclipse 2205FireplaceCentral Fireplace (Central Boiler)CF-3036MVCF-22DVIFireplaceFireplaceMontigo (Canadian Heating Products)34DVI TuscanyFireplaceLennox Hearth ProductsEDVI30EDVI35FireplaceFireplaceMendota Hearth /Johnson Gas Appliance CoAllFireplace or StoveHarji's Fireplace Manufacturing LTDAllFireplace or StoveInca Metal Cutting LTDAllFireplace or Stove

Hazard

The activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT, which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition. This can pose the risk of thermal burns to consumers when they light the pilot of the fireplace or stove.

Incidents & Injuries

Honeywell has received one report of gas accumulating and combusting when the consumer lit the fireplace, resulting in a minor injury when the hair in the back of the consumer's hand was singed.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Honeywell for information on how to receive a free inspection and replacement valve.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Inspect, Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Inspect, Replace) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.