Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces Recalled by Valor Heating
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 9, 2002
Release # 02-248
Valor Recall Hotline: (866) 541-0930 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052
CPSC, Valor Heating Announce Recall of Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Valor Heating Ltd., of Birmingham, United Kingdom, is
voluntarily recalling about 730 direct vent wall mount gas fireplaces. A
design defect in the gas control assembly can allow main burner gas to
prematurely enter the firebox during lighting. The ignition of this
excess gas can cause the glass window to shatter, presenting the risk of
burns or cuts from broken glass.
Valor has received one report of cuts to the consumer's face when
the glass front of the fireplace shattered after excess gas ignited.
This recall includes model 837AN (natural gas) and 837AP (propane)
direct vent wall mount fireplaces made in the United Kingdom. The
fireplaces have a glass front and an imitation wooden log set. The
"Valor" logo is printed on the bottom front of the fireplace. The model
number is printed on a plate in the lower control area.
Specialty fireplace dealers sold these fireplaces nationwide from
September 1997 through January 2002 for between $1,700 and $2,400.
Consumers should stop using these fireplaces and shut off the gas
immediately. To arrange for a free repair, consumers should contact
Valor at (866) 541-0930 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through
Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.valorflame.com