Honeywell Recalls Gas Valves in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves
Honeywell is recalling gas valves used in specific decorative fireplaces and stoves because the activation knob can allow gas to leak and accumulate, posing a burn 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 leak/burn) where injury has been reported, but the injury was minor and no fatalities or serious injuries are documented, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products.
Plain-English summary
Honeywell International Inc. is recalling gas valves used in liquid-propane-fueled decorative fireplaces and Franklin-type stoves. The recall involves approximately 4,000 units of these valves, which were sold exclusively to original equipment manufacturers from April 2004 through August 2007. The affected fireplaces and stoves feature direct pressure relief vents via a spring-loaded door; models with side or rear vents are not included in this recall.
The hazard exists because the activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT. This position can cause pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition, posing a risk of thermal burns to consumers when they light the pilot. Honeywell has received one report of gas accumulating and combusting when a consumer lit a fireplace, resulting in a minor injury where the hair on the back of the consumer's hand was singed.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Honeywell for information on how to receive a free inspection and replacement valve. For additional information, consumers can contact Honeywell at (800) 939-4836 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.nvp-hearth.honeywell.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Gas Valves Used in Recalled Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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