Jøtul Gas-Fired Stoves
CPSC Recall #05-196 — June 13, 2005
Product
Jøtul Gas-Fired Stoves
Description
The recall involves two Jøtul models of gas-fired stoves - the GF 100 DV II Nordic QT and the GF 200 DV II Lillehammer. The stoves are fueled with liquid propane (LP) gas. The model number (either GF 100 DV II or GF 200 DV II) can be found on the metal rating plate attached to the back of the stove.
Hazard
Movement or misplacement of the stove's burner can allow propane gas to settle in the heater, resulting in delayed ignition. The delayed ignition could shatter the door glass and pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Jøtul has received six reports of delayed ignition resulting in glass breakage. One laceration injury has been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using their LP fueled stoves immediately, shut off the gas supply and contact their Jøtul dealers to make arrangements for a free repair. Consumers with recalled units are being personally contacted by dealers who sold the products. Consumers who think that they have recalled units and who have not yet been contacted, should call their dealer for information.
Units Affected
About 3,200
Sold At
Dealers and distributors of Jøtul products nationwide sold the GF 100 DV II Nordic QT model for about $1,100 and the GF 200 DV II Lillehammer model for about $1,300 from June 2004 through early April 2005.
Manufacturer
Jøtul North America, of Portland, Maine
Manufactured In
Norway (cast iron components)