CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Fireplace Remote Receivers
CPSC recall 04127 · announced April 28, 2004 · Cfm · 4,360 units affected
The product
Majestic Vermont Castings fireplace remote receivers were sold with the HES40R and HES40 electric fireplaces/stoves and sold as accessory items for CFM DEF33/36, DEF36S2, Addision, DEF26, and HE32EF electric fireplaces and stoves. The recalled remote receivers have the words "Majestic Vermont Castings" on a label affixed to the face of the receiver. Model number ERX15 B can be found on the CSA approval sticker on the back of the remote receiver.
The hazard
The circuit board can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn and fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CFM has received four reports of the remote receivers catching fire and causing minor property damage.
Sold at: Fireplace retailers sold these remote receivers nationwide, from November 2001 to February 2004, for about $70.
Consumer contact: The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.