The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·13033·Announced 2012-11-08

Monessen Hearth Systems Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Fire Risk

Monessen Hearth Systems is recalling about 15,000 gas fireplaces and inserts because a control component may prevent lighting while gas continues to flow, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Monessen Hearth Systems Co. is recalling approximately 15,000 Signature Command™ electronically controlled direct-vent and B-vent gas fireplaces and inserts. The recall involves Majestic, Monessen, and Vermont Castings brands. The affected units were sold through hearth dealers and distributors nationwide between October 2011 and October 2012 for prices ranging from $1,030 to $8,160.

The recall is due to a defect in a control component that can prevent the unit from lighting even though gas continues to flow. This condition poses a fire hazard. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and turn it off using the master control switch located inside the control door. Consumers should contact Monessen Hearth Systems Company to arrange a free repair. The company can be reached toll-free at (877) 406-9180 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or via the website www.mhsc.com.

The recalled product

Product
Signature Command™ (electronically) Controlled Direct and B-Vent Gas Fireplaces and Inserts
Manufacturer
Monessen Hearth Systems Co., of Paris, Ky.
Category
Consumer Product — Gas Fireplaces
Hazard
Affected units
15,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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