Name of product:
Valor H5 gas fireplaces
Hazard:
The trim around the fireplaces can leak hot exhaust air, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall date:
December 20, 2018
Units:
About 1,000 (in addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact:
Miles Industries toll-free at 866-420-3360 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at h5@valorfireplaces.com or online at www.valorfireplaces.com and click on “H5 Recall Notice” for more information.
Recall Details
In Conjunction With:
Description:
This recall involves Valor H5 gas fireplaces fueled by either natural gas or propane gas. The recalled fireplaces were sold in six different trim options and are a fully enclosed rectangular sheet metal box with a shatter resistant glass front. They were sold with a mesh barrier screen that was installed in front of the glass. The fireplace exhaust is vented to the outside through a ventilation duct. The model number and serial number are printed on a rating sheet behind the trim.
Model Number
|
Product Name
|
Serial Number Range
|
1100 Natural Gas
|
Valor H5 Gas Fireplace
|
1100N10000 – 1100N12173
|
1100 Propane Gas
|
Valor H5 Gas Fireplace
|
1100P20000 – 1100P21132
|
1150 Natural Gas
|
Valor H5 Gas Fireplace
|
1150N10000 – 1150N11448
|
1150 Propane Gas
|
Valor H5 Gas Fireplace
|
1150P20000 – 1150P20822
|
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact Miles Industries to schedule a free repair.
Incidents/Injuries:
Miles Industries has received one report of mantle charring. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Northeast Hearth & Home, Sutter Home & Hearth, Wallace's Stove & Fireplace Hearth stores and other stores nationwide and online from June 2014 through March 2018 for about $5,500.
Manufacturer(s):
Miles Industries Ltd., of Canada
Manufactured In:
Canada
Recall number:
19-056
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