Heat & Glo Indoor/Outdoor Gas Fireplaces Recalled for Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 06562 · announced July 5, 2006 · Heat & Glo · 1,550 units affected
The product
The recall involves the Heat & Glo Twilight II and IIB indoor/outdoor see-through gas fireplaces. The model name, Twilight II or IIB, can be found by looking at the bottom right side of the inside of the control compartment of the inside portion of the fireplace.
The hazard
Temperatures in the framing header area above these fireplaces can get too high, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these fireplaces until the repair is performed. Homeowners are being contacted by Heat & Glo to schedule an appointment for the free repair. Please contact Heat & Glo if you have not already been contacted.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Heat & Glo has received a report of one incident resulting in property damage that may be related to this hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Fireplace stores and distributors nationwide from July 2005 through April 2006 for about $3,700.
Consumer contact: Contact Heat & Glo at (800) 215-5152 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or see www.heatnglo.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.