The main control module can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area
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Hussong Manufacturing of Lakefield, Minn., is recalling about 15,170 Kozy Heat, Ambiance and Stellar Hearth gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts in the U.S. and Canada.
The main control module can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area, posing an explosion hazard.
The company has received reports of 9 incidents of gas being released prematurely and exploding, resulting in minor property damage and 2 reports of abrasions.
This recall involves Hussong Manufacturing direct vent gas fireplaces and gas fireplace inserts that use American Flame brand main control modules. The recalled products are 22 models sold under the brand names Kozy Heat Fireplaces, Ambiance Fireplaces and Stellar Hearth Products. The recalled fireplaces and inserts were manufactured between October 2009 and April 2013.
The fireplace name, model number, manufacture date and serial number are on a silver testing label attached by a chain and next to the gas valve of the fireplace or fireplace insert. The following fireplace products are being recalled:
Model Name | Serial Number Range | Mfg. Date Range |
Kozy Heat Fireplaces | ||
Chaska (CSK-31-IPI) | 10-094223-18 to 12-096088-23 | 05/10 - 06/12 |
Chaska XL (CSK-335-IPI) | 10-703738-15 to 12-706417-24 | 04/10 - 06/12 |
Jackson (911-IPI) | 10-820097-37 to 12-820636-11 | 09/10 - 03/12 |
Jackson XL (911XL-IPI) | 10-9125332-37 to 12-9126288-10 | 09/10 - 03/12 |
Jordan (JOR-30) | 10-080001-25 to 12-081992-07 | 06/10 - 02/12 |
Jordan XL (JOR-34) | 10-010001-46 to 12-011278-04 | 11/10 - 01/12 |
Minneapolis (MPS-30) | 10-080004-25 to 12-081914-02 | 06/10 - 01/12 |
Minneapolis XL (MPS-34) | 10-010005-46 to 12-011300-12 | 11/10 - 03/12 |
Rockford (RFD-30) | 10-080006-25 to 12-082020-19 | 06/10 - 05/12 |
Rockford XL (RFD-34) | 10-010003-46 to 12-011309-12 | 11/10 - 03/12 |
Nicollet (NCL-195) | 10-060001-05 to 12-060608-07 | 02/10 - 02/12 |
Dassel (DSL-36-IPI) | 10-150789-15 to 12-151789-11 | 04/10 - 03/12 |
Delano (DEL-36-IP I) | 10-030001-45 to 12-030908-12 | 11/10 - 03/12 |
Princeton (PRC-3 6-IPI) | 09-004528-44 to 12-007203-11 | 10/09 - 03/12 |
Thief River Falls (56701-IP1) | 10-242305-15 to 12-245336-12 | 04/10 - 03/12 |
Minnetonka (55345-IPI) | 09-407828-30 to 12-411049-11 | 04/10 - 04/12 |
Trimont (TMT-3875-IPI) | 10-300771-15 to 12-301183-16 | 09/11 - 06/12 |
Slayton 42 (SLA-42) | 11-080012-38 to 12-080402-23 | 04/10 - 03/12 |
Ambiance Fireplaces | ||
Intrigue 100 (INT-100) | 11-100235-31 to 11-100306-36 | 04/11 - 09/11 |
Intrigue 200 (INT-200) | 11-10000-29 to 12-100513-28 | 07/11 — 06/12 |
Stellar Hearth Products Fireplaces | ||
CML-58-S (CML-58-S) | 10-10006-40 to 13-13021-16 | 10/10 - 04/13 |
CTL-58-S (CTL-58-S) | 10-10001-40 to 13-13034-16 | 10/10 - 04/13 |
The recalled products, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at fireplace dealers and distributors from October 2009, to April 2013, for between $1,450 and $3,325.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and fireplace inserts, turn off the gas to the units and contact the dealer where the unit was purchased or Hussong Manufacturing to have the ignition board on the fireplace main control module replaced free of charge.
Consumers may contact Hussong Manufacturing at (800) 253-4904 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.