[Recalled] Fireplace Gas Valves — The recall involves American Flame AF-4000 series fireplace gas valves installe… | CPSC 2008-05-21
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Fireplace Gas Valves |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | American Flame Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 08277 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 21 May 2008 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: 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.
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