The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·06562·Announced 2006-07-05

Heat & Glo Gas Fireplaces Recalled for Fire Hazard

Heat & Glo is recalling Twilight II and IIB gas fireplaces because high temperatures in the framing header area pose a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with a reported incident of property damage, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' severity (significant injury/property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

Heat & Glo is recalling approximately 1,550 units of the Twilight II and IIB indoor/outdoor see-through gas fireplaces. The recall is due to a hazard where temperatures in the framing header area above the fireplaces can get too high, posing a fire risk.

The company has received a report of one incident resulting in property damage that may be related to this hazard. No injuries have been reported. These fireplaces were sold at fireplace stores and distributors nationwide from July 2005 through April 2006 for about $3,700.

Consumers should stop using these fireplaces until a repair is performed. Homeowners are being contacted by Heat & Glo to schedule a free repair appointment. If you have not been contacted, you can reach Heat & Glo at (800) 215-5152 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.heatnglo.com.

The recalled product

Product
Heat & Glo Twilight II and IIB Gas Fireplaces
Manufacturer
Heat & Glo, of Lakeville, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Fireplaces
Hazard
Affected units
1,550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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