The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·13055·Announced 2012-12-04

Jotul and Scan Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled for Electrical Shock and Burn Hazards

Jotul North America is recalling specific gas fireplace inserts because electrical wiring can contact a metal plate, posing shock and burn risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a reported injury (electric shock and burn) and poses a risk of significant injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Jotul North America is recalling four models of Jotul and Scan brand gas fireplace inserts. These units are designed to fit into existing vented fireplaces and are fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. The inserts are made of cast iron or steel and feature a glass front, ceramic fiber logs, a gas burner, and an electrical cord.

The recall is due to a hazard where the fireplace insert's electrical wiring can come into contact with the metal rating plate on the unit. This contact poses electrical shock and burn hazards to consumers. The firm has received one report of an electric shock and burn injury associated with the recalled inserts.

About 1,200 units were sold in the United States and 50 in Canada between June 2010 and September 2012 for approximately $2,200. Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled gas fireplace inserts. They should then check the model and serial numbers on the metal rating plate inside the bottom front panel to verify if their unit is affected. Affected consumers can contact the store where purchased or Jotul directly to schedule a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Jotul and Scan gas fireplace inserts
Manufacturer
Jotul North America, of Gorham, Maine
Category
Consumer Product — Gas Fireplace Inserts
Hazard
Affected units
1,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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