The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V521000·Announced 2010-10-27

Keystone RV Recall for Fire Risk in Electric Fireplace Remote Controls

Keystone is recalling certain Montana and Everest RVs because the plug-in remote control receiver for electric fireplaces can overheat and cause a fire.

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

Plain-English summary

Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2001-2005 Montana and Montana-Big Sky recreational vehicles, as well as 2003-2004 Everest models. These vehicles are equipped with Dimplex ElectraFlame, Symphony, or OptiFlame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, or fireplace inserts. The recall involves the plug-in remote control receiver for these units.

The defect is that the plug-in remote control receiver can overheat. An overheated receiver could cause a fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specific model years and brands listed.

The safety recall began on January 28, 2011. Keystone is working with Dimplex to provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. Owners may contact Dimplex North America Customer Service at 1-888-346-7539 for assistance. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KEYSTONE MONTANA-BIG SKY, MONTANA, EVEREST
Brand
KEYSTONE
Manufacturer
KEYSTONE RV COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
5,633

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 (3)

  • MONTANA-BIG SKY
  • MONTANA
  • EVEREST

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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