"Vanguard" and "FMI" Compact Fireplaces
Class III - Low Risk 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: August 2, 2005 DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky. Clothing & Accessories
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (534)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky.
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class III - Low Risk
Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(534)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 05238