The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05196·Announced 2005-06-14

Jøtul Recalls Gas-Fired Stoves Due to Delayed Ignition Risk

Jøtul North America is recalling about 3,200 gas-fired stoves because burner movement can cause delayed propane ignition, shattering glass and posing a laceration hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (gas stove) where injury has been reported (one laceration), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products where injury has not yet been reported or is limited, without meeting the threshold for 'Severe' (significant injury/property damage reports or structural vehicle defect).

Plain-English summary

Jøtul North America, of Portland, Maine, is recalling approximately 3,200 gas-fired stoves, specifically the GF 100 DV II Nordic QT and GF 200 DV II Lillehammer models. These stoves are fueled with liquid propane (LP) gas. The recall involves units sold by dealers and distributors nationwide from June 2004 through early April 2005 for approximately $1,100 to $1,300.

The hazard exists because movement or misplacement of the stove's burner can allow propane gas to settle in the heater, resulting in delayed ignition. This delayed ignition could shatter the door glass, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Jøtul has received six reports of delayed ignition resulting in glass breakage, and one laceration injury has been reported.

Consumers should stop using their LP fueled stoves immediately, shut off the gas supply, and contact their Jøtul dealers to make arrangements for a free repair. Dealers are personally contacting consumers with recalled units. Those who have not been contacted but believe they have a recalled unit should call their dealer or Jøtul toll-free at (800) 797-5912 extension 108.

The recalled product

Product
Jøtul Gas-Fired Stoves
Manufacturer
Jøtul North America, of Portland, Maine
Category
Consumer Product — Heaters
Hazard
Affected units
3,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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