CFM Corp. Recalls Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces for Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 06198 · announced June 28, 2006 · Cfm Corp. Of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada · 1,300 units affected
The product
Only models EWF30, EWF36, and EWF36A are affected by this recall. The recalled fireplaces are 400- or 700-pound steel plate wood-burning fireplaces with the trade name "Sequoia." The fireplaces measure 30 inches wide or 36 inches wide, have doors which seal them and are designed for installation in openings in the walls of homes that connect to chimneys. Affected model and serial numbers are: Model Number Serial Number Range of Affected Units EWF30 (30 inch) WFE05HO R052 400001 to WFE05HO R052 400120 WFE05HO R053 500001 to WFE05HO R053 500060 WFE05HO R054 200001 to WFE05HO R054 200100 EWF36A and EWF36 (36 inch) FA2ECB 309950 to FA2ECB 309999 FA2ECB 339900 to FA2ECB 339999 FA2ECB 369900 to FA2ECB 369999 FA2ECB 03399899 to FA2ECB 03399998 FA2ECB 49989 FA2ECB 3249970 FA2ECB 3249999 FA3ECB 05140001 to FA3ECB 051400100 FA3ECB 051900001 to FA3ECB 051900050 FA3ECB 052200001 to FA3ECB 052200060 FA3ECB 052400001 to FA3ECB 052400100 FA3ECB 052800001 to FA3ECB 052800010 WFE05H0H054800001 to WFE05H0H054800100 WFE05H0H055100001 to WFE05H0H055100005 WFE05H0H060600001 to WFE05H0H060600100 WFE05H0H061600001 to WFE05H0H061600050 The name "CFM Corporation" and the model and serial number are located on the rating plate at the bottom right corner of each fireplace.
The hazard
Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Authorized Vermont Castings dealers in Canada and the United States from January 1, 2003 through mid-April, 2006 for about $2,200 for the EWF30 and about $3,000 for the EWF36 and EWF36A.
Consumer contact: The firm 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.