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Burn / ScaldApril 4, 2014CPSC #14144

Hussong Manufacturing and American Flame Recall Three Gas Fireplaces, Fireplace Inserts Due to Explosion Hazard

Product
Gas-Burning Fireplaces
Units affected
13,600
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves Hussong Manufacturing direct vent gas fireplaces and gas fireplace inserts that use American Flame brand main control modules. There are 22 models sold under the brand names Kozy Heat Fireplaces, Ambiance Fireplaces and Stellar Hearth Products. They were manufactured between October 2009 and April 2013. The fireplace name, model number, manufacture date and serial number are on a silver testing label attached by a chain and next to the gas valve. The following products are being recalled: Model Name (model number) Serial Number Range Mfg. Date Range Month/Year Kozy Heat Chaska (CSK-31-IPI) 10-094223-18 / 12-096088-23 05/10-06/12 Chaska XL (CSK-335-IPI) 10-703738-15 / 12-706417-24 04/10-06/12 Jackson (911-IPI) 10-820097-37 / 12-820636-11 09/10-03/12 Jackson XL (911XL-IPI) 10-9125332-37 / 12-9126288-10 09/10-03/12 Jordan (JOR-30) 10-080001-25 / 12-081992-07 06/10-02/12 Jordan XL (JOR-34) 10-010001-46 / 12-011278-04 11/10-01/12 Minneapolis (MPS-30) 10-080004-25 / 12-081914-02 06/10-01/12 Minneapolis XL (MPS-34) 10-010005-46 / 12-011300-12 11/10-03/12 Rockford (RFD-30) 10-080006-25 / 12-082020-19 06/10-05/12 Rockford XL (RFD-34) 10-010003-46 / 12-011309-12 11/10-03/12 Nicollet (NCL-195) 10-060001-05 / 12-060608-07 02/10-02/12 Dassel (DSL-36-IPI) 10-150789-15 / 12-151789-11 04/10-03/12 Delano (DEL-36-IP I) 10-030001-45 / 12-030908-12 11/10-03/12 Princeton (PRC-3 6-IPI) 09-004528-44 / 12-007203-11 10/09-03/12 Thief River Falls (56701-IP1) 10-242305-15 / 12-245336-12 04/10-03/12 Minnetonka (55345-IPI) 09-407828-30 / 12-411049-11 04/10-04/12 Trimont (TMT-3875-IPI) 10-300771-15 / 12-301183-16 09/11-06/12 Slayton 42 (SLA-42) 11-080012-38 / 12-080402-23 04/10-03/12 Ambiance Intrigue 100 (INT-100) 11-100235-31 / 11-100306-36 04/11-09/11 Intrigue 200 (INT-200) 11-10000-29 / 12-100513-28 07/11-06/12 Stellar Hearth Products Fireplaces CML-58-S (CML-58-S) 10-10006-40 / 13-13021-16 10/10-04/13 CTL-58-S (CTL-58-S) 10-10001-40 / 13-13034-16 10/10-04/13

Hazard

The main control module can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area, posing an explosion hazard.

Injuries

Hussong Manufacturing received reports of nine incidents of gas being released prematurely and exploding, resulting in minor property damage and two reports of abrasions.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Fireplace dealers and distributors from October 2009 to April 2013 for between $1,450 and $3,325.

Photos

Kozy Heat fireplaceAmbience fireplaceStellar Hearth fireplaceThe testing label is next to the gas valve of the fireplace or fireplace insert.
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