Product Recall Number: 14-144
Why was Kozy Heat, Ambiance and Stellar Hearth gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts recalled?
The main control module can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area, posing an explosion hazard.
Product Recall Number: 14-144
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-04-04
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Kozy Heat, Ambiance and Stellar Hearth gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts
Description: The main control modules on Kozy Heat-, Ambiance- and Stellar Hearth-brand direct vent fireplaces and inserts can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area.
Hazard Description: The main control module can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area, posing an explosion hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 13,600 in the U.S. and 2,170 in Canada
Incidents: Hussong Manufacturing received reports of nine incidents of gas being released prematurely and exploding, resulting in minor property damage and two reports of abrasions.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and fireplace inserts, turn off the gas to the units and contact the dealer where the unit was purchased or Hussong Manufacturing to have the ignition board on the fireplace main control module replaced free of charge.
Sold At: Fireplace dealers and distributors from October 2009 to April 2013 for between $1,450 and $3,325.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed