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American Flame AF-4000 series fireplace gas valves

Description: American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2008 Release #08-277 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 672-8929 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Fireplace Gas Valves Units: About 12,000 Manufacturer: American Flame Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind. Hazard: Gas can continue to flow into the fireplace pilot light area after the switch has been turned “off,” posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: American Flame has received two reports of incidents involving valve failure and continuous gas flow. No injuries or fires have been reported. Description: The recall involves American Flame AF-4000 series fireplace gas valves installed in residential fireplaces made by twelve manufacturers under the following brand names: Pacific Energy, Travis Industries, CFM Corporation, Canadian Heating Products, Portland Willamette, Rasmussen, Chimeneas de Columbia, Twin Eagles, FDM, Inca Metals (Savannah Heating), Even Temp, and Valley Comfort. The valves were installed in some but not all fireplaces. Date codes included in the recall include 0622 through 0718. The gas valve model number is located on a label on the bottom of each gas valve. The date code is located above the label. Sold by: Fireplace retailers and distributors nationwide from September 2006 through July 2007 for between $500 and $2,000 for the fireplaces, with additional costs for installation. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact their dealer for a free repair. The repair involves replacing the fireplace’s valve if it leaks gas in the “off” position when tested by a qualified service technician. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact American Flame toll-free at (888) 672-8929 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET to determine if your fireplace is included in the recall and to arrange for a free repair, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.skytechsystem.com [Learn More]

American Flame AF-4000 series fireplace gas valves Recall Information

Country of OriginTaiwan
Recall Date05/21/2008
Recall ID4297
Recall Number08277
Product TypeFireplaces & Accessories
HazardExplosion/Projectiles
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