FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 2, 2005
Release #05-238
DESA Recall Hotline: (866) 279-3225
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
DESA Media Contact: (270) 745-7930
CPSC, DESA Heating Products Announce Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: "Vanguard" and "FMI" Compact Fireplaces
Units: 534
Manufacturer: DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky.
Hazard: The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when
the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ignite, causing a minor
flare-up, which could cause nearby combustibles to ignite.
Incidents/Injuries: DESA has received one report of a minor flare-up of
the fireplace. DESA has received no reports of personal injury or
property damage.
Description: The recall includes DESA Heating Products 10,000 Btu
Thermostatically Controlled Compact Classic Hearth Fireplaces that burn
propane or natural gas. They have the following model names and number:
Vanguard (VMH10TPC & VMH10TNC) and FMI (EFS10TPA & EFS10TNA). They have
serial numbers between 015200000 and 017400000. The model and serial
numbers are on the end of the shipping carton and on the model data tags
inside the lower access door of the compact fireplaces.
Sold at: Hearth shops, central heat and air conditioning retailers and
gas suppliers nationwide from April 2004 through June 2005 for between
$639 and $912.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using this fireplace immediately and
contact your retailer to schedule a free repair. If consumers have any
questions concerning this recall, they should contact their local
retailer or DESA.
Consumer Contact: Contact DESA toll-free at (866) 279-3225 between 7:30
a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the DESA Web site at
www.desatech.com