CPSC, Valor Heating Announce Recall of Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces

Recalled September 9, 2002 · CPSC recall 02248 · Valor Heating

Hazard

A design defect in the gas control assembly can allow main burner gas to prematurely enter the firebox during lighting. The ignition of this excess gas can cause the glass window to shatter, presenting the risk of burns or cuts from broken glass.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these fireplaces and shut off the gas immediately. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should contact Valor Heating.

Units

About 730

Incidents / injuries

Valor Heating has received one report of cuts to the consumer's face, when the glass front of the fireplace shattered, after excess gas ignited.

Description

This recall includes model 837AN (natural gas) and 837AP (propane) direct vent wall mount fireplaces made in the United Kingdom. The fireplaces have a glass front and an imitation wooden log set. The "Valor" logo is printed on the bottom front of the fireplace. The model number is printed on a plate in the lower control area.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these fireplaces and shut off the gas immediately. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should contact Valor Heating.

Contact

Consumers should contact Valor at (866) 541-0930 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.valorflame.com

Product

Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces

Manufacturer(s)

Valor Heating Ltd., of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Retailers

Specialty fireplace dealers sold these fireplaces nationwide, from September 1997 through January 2002, for between $1,700 and $2,400.

Made in

United Kingdom

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →