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Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces

CPSC Recall #06-198 — June 27, 2006

Recall Summary

Recall Number06-198
Recall DateJune 27, 2006
Remedy TypeDispose, No Remedy Available
Units AffectedAbout 1,300
ManufacturerCFM Corp. of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Manufactured InCanada and the United States

Where It Was Sold

Authorized Vermont Castings dealers in Canada and the United States from January 1
2003 through mid-April
2006 for about $2
200 for the EWF30 and about $3
000 for the EWF36 and EWF36A.

Product

Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), CFM Corp. of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 1,300 Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces. Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard.Name of Product: Sequoia Wood Burning FireplacesUnits: About 1,300Manufacturer: CFM Corp. of Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaHazard: Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: Only models EWF30, EWF36, and EWF36A are affected by this recall. The recalled fireplaces are 400 or 700 pound steel plate wood-burning fireplaces with the trade name "Sequoia." The fireplaces measure 30-inches-wide or 36-inches-wide, have doors which seal them and are designed for installation in openings in the walls of homes that connect to chimneys. Affected model and serial numbers are:Model NumberSerial Number Range of Affected UnitsEWF30(30 inch)WFE05HO R052 400001 to WFE05HO R052 400120WFE05HO R053 500001 to WFE05HO R053 500060WFE05HO R054 200001 to WFE05HO R054 200100EWF36A and EWF36(36 inch)FA2ECB 309950 to FA2ECB 309999FA2ECB 339900 to FA2ECB 339999FA2ECB 369900 to FA2ECB 369999FA2ECB 03399899 to FA2ECB 03399998FA2ECB 49989FA2ECB 3249970FA2ECB 3249999FA3ECB 05140001 to FA3ECB 051400100FA3ECB 051900001 to FA3ECB 051900050FA3ECB 052200001 to FA3ECB 052200060FA3ECB 052400001 to FA3ECB 052400100FA3ECB 052800001 to FA3ECB 052800010WFE05H0H054800001 to WFE05H0H054800100WFE05H0H055100001 to WFE05H0H055100005WFE05H0H060600001 to WFE05H0H060600100WFE05H0H061600001 to WFE05H0H061600050The name "CFM Corporation" and the model and serial number are located on the rating plate at the bottom right corner of each fireplaceManufactured In: Canada and the United StatesSold at: Authorized Vermont Castings dealers in Canada and the United States from January 1, 2003 through mid-April, 2006 for about $2,200 for the EWF30 and about $3,000 for the EWF36 and EWF36A.Remedy: The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.

Hazard

Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.

What Should You Do?

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

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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 (Dispose, No Remedy Available) 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.

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