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Product Recall Number: 08-003

Why was Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves recalled?

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.

Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves
Here's product recall specific data for Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-003

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-10-01

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of 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 Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Inspect, Replace

  • Units: About 4,000

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

  • 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.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Honeywell International Inc., of Morristown, N.J.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Mexico

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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