The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V437000·Announced 2010-09-21

Breckenridge Recalls Travel Trailers With Overheating Fireplace Remote Receivers

Breckenridge is recalling certain 2002-2010 travel trailers equipped with specific Dimplex electric fireplaces because the plug-in remote control receiver can overheat and cause a fire.

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 fire hazard in a vehicle, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural/functional defects posing serious risk, warranting a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Breckenridge is recalling certain model year 2002-2010 travel trailers manufactured between May 15, 2001, and July 31, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with Dimplex ElectraFlame, Symphony, or OptiFlame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, or fireplace inserts. The recall covers 960 units across several Breckenridge models, including Finelife Cottage, LE, Fine Life Cottage, Bayridge, 102's, Perfect Cottage, SE, and Xtendable.

The defect involves the plug-in remote control receiver for the fireplace, which can overheat. An overheated receiver could cause a fire. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Owners should contact Dimplex North America Customer Service at 1-888-346-7539 to obtain a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on January 28, 2011. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
BRECKENRIDGE FINELIFE COTTAGE, LE, FINE LIFE COTTAGE, BAYRIDGE
Brand
BRECKENRIDGE
Manufacturer
BRECKENRIDGE
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
960

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (8)

  • FINELIFE COTTAGE
  • LE
  • FINE LIFE COTTAGE
  • BAYRIDGE
  • 102'S
  • PERFECT COTTAGE
  • SE
  • XTENDABLE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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