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One of many different models of fireplaces in which the recalled valves were installed -
One of many different models of fireplaces in which the recalled valves were installed
The activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT, which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition. This can pose the risk of thermal burns to consumers when they light the pilot of the fireplace or stove.
About 4,000
For additional information, contact Honeywell at (800) 939-4836 between 9 a.m. and 5p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.nvp-hearth.honeywell.com.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Honeywell International Inc., of Morristown, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 4,000 Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves. The activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT, which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition. This can pose the risk of thermal burns to consumers when they light the pilot of the fireplace or stove.
Name of Product: Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves
Units: About 4,000
Manufacturer: Honeywell International Inc., of Morristown, N.J.
Hazard: The activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT, which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition. This can pose the risk of thermal burns to consumers when they light the pilot of the fireplace or stove.
Incidents/Injuries: Honeywell has received one report of gas accumulating and combusting when the consumer lit the fireplace, resulting in a minor injury when the hair in the back of the consumer's hand was singed.
Description and Models: This recall involves gas valves used in liquid-propane-fueled decorative fireplaces and Franklin-type stoves. These stoves and fireplaces have direct pressure relief vents via a spring-loaded door. Fireplaces and stoves with a side or rear vent are not included in this recall. The recalled valves were installed in the fireplaces and stoves listed below.
Sold at: Honeywell sold the gas valves exclusively to original equipment manufacturers for use in fireplaces and stoves from April 2004 through August 2007. Those manufacturers sold fireplaces and stoves at retailers nationwide.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Honeywell for information on how to receive a free inspection and replacement valve.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Honeywell at (800) 939-4836 between 9 a.m. and 5p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.nvp-hearth.honeywell.com.
| Manufacturer | Name/Model | Fireplace or Stove |
|---|---|---|
| Kozy Heat Fireplaces | Chaska Chaska XL 911 911XL 911XXL 932 936 SP36 942 944 961 Windom (56101) Thief River Falls (TRF) Two Harbors Princeton Minnetonka Lakefield Breckenridge Duluth KLS Gas Log Conversion | Fireplace Fireplace Fireplace Fireplace Fireplace Fireplace Fireplace Fireplace Fireplace Fireplace Fireplace Fireplace Fireplace Fireplace Fireplace Fireplace Stove Stove Stove Fireplace |
| Empire Comfort/White Mountain Hearth | Tahoe Remote RF - models ADVP36FP91P, ADVP36FP93P, ADVP42FP91P, ADVP42FP93P, ADVP48FP91P, ADVP48FP93P, DVP36FP91P, DVP36FP93P, DVP42FP91P, DVP42FP93P, DVP48FP91P, and DVP48FP93P American Hearth Direct Vent Millivolt Standing Pilot Fireplace - models DVTR36LP and DVTR42LP Flagstaff Millivolt B-vent Standing Pilot - model BWBV40LP Flagstaff Millivolt Direct Vent Standing Pilot - model BWDV40LP Tahoe Luxury Remote RF - models ADVX36FP93CLP, ADVX42FP93CLP, DVX36FP93CLP, and DVX42FP93CLP Tahoe Millivolt Standing Pilot - models DVS30LP, DVS36LP, and DVS42LP Tahoe T-stat Remote Control Standing Pilot - models DVS30RFLP, DVS36RFLP, and DVS42RFLP | Fireplaces |
| Flame International (SBI) | GTX-I, model number GX700 | Stove |
| Blaze King (US) Valley Comfort (Canada) | The Eclipse 2205 | Fireplace |
| Central Fireplace (Central Boiler) | CF-3036MV CF-22DVI | Fireplace Fireplace |
| Montigo (Canadian Heating Products) | 34DVI Tuscany | Fireplace |
| Lennox Hearth Products | EDVI30 EDVI35 | Fireplace Fireplace |
| Mendota Hearth /Johnson Gas Appliance Co | All | Fireplace or Stove |
| Harji's Fireplace Manufacturing LTD | All | Fireplace or Stove |
| Inca Metal Cutting LTD | All | Fireplace or Stove |
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Honeywell for information on how to receive a free inspection and replacement valve.
Honeywell has received one report of gas accumulating and combusting when the consumer lit the fireplace, resulting in a minor injury when the hair in the back of the consumer's hand was singed.
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