The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V559000·Announced 2010-11-12

KZRV Recalls Recreational Vehicles with Overheating Electric Fireplace Remote Receivers

KZRV is recalling specific recreational vehicles equipped with certain electric fireplaces because the plug-in remote control receiver can overheat, posing a fire risk.

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 source explicitly states the defect could result in a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural defects leading to severe hazards.

Plain-English summary

KZRV, L.P. is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with Dimplex ElectraFlame, Symphony, or OptiFlame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The defect involves the plug-in remote control receiver for the fireplace, which can overheat. This overheating could result in a fire.

The recall affects 2009 KZRV Sportster, 2009 K-Z Stoneridge, 2002-2004 K-Z Sportsmen, 2005 KZRV Escalade, 2008-2009 KZRV Escalade, 2008-2009 KZRV Montego Bay, and 2005-2006 K-Z New Vision models. The safety recall began on February 17, 2011.

KZRV 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. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KZRV, K-Z ESCALADE, NEW VISION, SPORTSMEN, MONTEGO BAY
Brand
KZRV
Manufacturer
KZRV, L.P.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
552

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 (6)

  • ESCALADE
  • NEW VISION
  • SPORTSMEN
  • MONTEGO BAY
  • SPORTSTER
  • STONERIDGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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