CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Fireplace Remote Receivers
What was recalled
Majestic Vermont Castings fireplace remote receivers were sold with the HES40R and HES40 electric fireplaces/stoves and sold as accessory items for CFM DEF33/36, DEF36S2, Addision, DEF26, and HE32EF electric fireplaces and stoves. The recalled remote receivers have the words "Majestic Vermont Castings" on a label affixed to the face of the receiver. Model number ERX15 B can be found on the CSA approval sticker on the back of the remote receiver.
Hazard
The circuit board can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Injuries
CFM has received four reports of the remote receivers catching fire and causing minor property damage.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Fireplace retailers sold these remote receivers nationwide, from November 2001 to February 2004, for about $70.
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