Product Recall Number: 19-056
Why was Valor H5 gas fireplaces recalled?
The trim around the fireplaces can leak hot exhaust air, posing a burn hazard.
Product Recall Number: 19-056
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2018-12-20
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Valor H5 gas fireplaces
Description: This recall involves Valor H5 gas fireplaces fueled by either natural gas or propane gas. The recalled fireplaces were sold in six different trim options and are a fully enclosed rectangular sheet metal box with a shatter resistant glass front. They were sold with a mesh barrier screen that was installed in front of the glass. The fireplace exhaust is vented to the outside through a ventilation duct. The model number and serial number are printed on a rating sheet behind the trim. Model Number Product Name Serial Number Range 1100 Natural Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1100N10000 – 1100N12173 1100 Propane Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1100P20000 – 1100P21132 1150 Natural Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1150N10000 – 1150N11448 1150 Propane Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1150P20000 – 1150P20822
Hazard Description: The trim around the fireplaces can leak hot exhaust air, posing a burn hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 1,000 (in addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: Miles Industries has received one report of mantle charring. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact Miles Industries to schedule a free repair.
Sold At: Northeast Hearth & Home, Sutter Home & Hearth, Wallace's Stove & Fireplace Hearth stores and other stores nationwide and online from June 2014 through March 2018 for about $5,500.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Miles Industries Ltd., of Canada
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Canada
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed