The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05238·Announced 2005-08-02

DESA Recalls Compact Gas Fireplaces Due to Gas Leak Risk

DESA Heating Products is recalling 534 Vanguard and FMI compact gas fireplaces because a gas leak could cause a flare-up and ignite nearby combustibles.

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 fire due to gas leakage, which is a risk-of-harm product hazard. Per the rubric, this is classified as High (3) because injury has not yet been reported, despite the potential for property damage.

Plain-English summary

DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky., is recalling 534 units of its 10,000 Btu Thermostatically Controlled Compact Classic Hearth Fireplaces. The recall covers Vanguard (VMH10TPC & VMH10TNC) and FMI (EFS10TPA & EFS10TNA) models with serial numbers between 015200000 and 017400000. These fireplaces burn propane or natural gas and were sold at hearth shops, central heat and air conditioning retailers, and gas suppliers nationwide from April 2004 through June 2005 for between $639 and $912.

The recall is being issued because the burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ignite, causing a minor flare-up, which could cause nearby combustibles to ignite. DESA has received one report of a minor flare-up but no reports of personal injury or property damage.

Consumers should stop using the fireplace immediately and contact their retailer to schedule a free repair. Questions can be directed to the local retailer or DESA at (866) 279-3225 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or via www.desatech.com.

The recalled product

Product
Vanguard and "FMI" Compact Fireplaces
Manufacturer
DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky.
Category
Consumer Product — Heating Products
Hazard
Affected units
534

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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