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U.S. CPSC February 1, 2006	DESA Heating Products Recalls Portable Propane Convection Heaters The burners on these heaters can "flashback," which is when fire burns inside the burner tube rather than out the end. This can cause the lower portion of the burner tube to get hot enough to ignite combustible material under the heater.
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2011	Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Natural Gas Log Set Burner Assemblies Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning A crack can develop at the gas valve connection allowing natural gas to leak while the burner is in use, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2011	Kingsman Fireplaces Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard Delayed ignition can cause the fireplace's propane gas to explode and break or shatter the glass door. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers nearby.
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2005	American Standard Companies Recall of Gas-Electric Heating/Cooling Units A gas leak can occur if there is a crack in the gas valve body near the inlet pipe connection. A build-up of gas in the burner compartment of the unit could occur, which could be ignited by an internal spark.
U.S. CPSC April 27, 2005	Heat & Glo Recall of Gas Fireplaces Gas in the fireplace can accumulate prior to burner ignition. When ignition takes place, it can cause the glass window to shatter and create a risk of burns or lacerations from broken glass.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2007	Honeywell Recalls Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves Due To Burn Hazard The activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT, which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition. This can pose the risk of thermal burns to consumers when they light the pilot of the fireplace or stove.
U.S. CPSC March 27, 2009	Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 28, 2008	Fireplace Wall Controls Recalled by Hearth & Home Technologies; High Temperatures Can Result in Property Damage Failure in the wall control system can cause the fireplace to turn on by itself creating a risk of property damage. If the control fails and the consumer has left combustible objects directly in front of an unattended fireplace, there may also be a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC September 13, 2005	The Brinkmann Corporation Recall to Repair Gas Grills The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid propane tanks. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
U.S. CPSC April 5, 2005	DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. Recall of Propane Heaters The plastic ring on the heater's regulator can crack, causing gas to leak out if the propane tank and heater regulator are turned on. This can create a fire hazard if an ignition source is present.
U.S. CPSC August 7, 2008	Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Recall of Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores The cooking chamber of the gas grill can melt and/or ignite, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2005	Nexgrill Industries Recall to Repair Gas Grills Sold Exclusively At Home Depot The hose connecting the propane tank with the manifold can run up too close to the firebox. The heat from the firebox can damage the hose, causing it to leak gas. The release of gas creates a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
U.S. CPSC June 1, 2006	Nexgrill Industries Gas Grills Recalled Due to Fire Hazard If the hose that connects the propane tank to the burner manifold runs up too close to the firebox, the heat can cause the hose to detach from the burner manifold, causing a gas leak and a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 21, 2008	American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion 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.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2008	Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert's glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 10, 2004	CFM Corporation Recall to Repair Vermont Castings Five-Burner Barbeque Grills Reason: Gas leak and fire hazard. The burner tubes may not fit fully into the gas valves. If a consumer pulls on the console, the metal may flex and the gas valves may disconnect from the burners, releasing gas and creating a fire risk that could cause injury and property damage.
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2004	Robertshaw Controls Company Recall of Certain Models of 7000 Series Gas Control Valves Fire hazard. If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve could stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire, which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2008	Char-Broil Recalls Two-Burner Gas Grills Sold Exclusively at Mills Fleet Farm Stores Due to Fire, Burn Hazard On the recalled grills, the main burner does not fit correctly and does not connect properly to the gas valve which could result in a propane leak. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 17, 2004	Maytag Corp. Recall of Jenn-Air Gas Cooktops The recalled cooktops have switches located too close to the gas tubing leading to the grill burner. Electrical arcing can cause the tubing to leak gas and ignite, resulting in a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 25, 2010	Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Vent-Free Gas Logs and Fireplaces Due to Gas Leak and Fire Hazards The front burners of vent-free gas log set fireplace inserts and the vent-free fireplaces can fail to ignite allowing gas to escape and posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2005	Meco Corp. Recall to Repair Gas Grills The regulators on these gas grills can leak propane when the propane cylinder is connected and open, and the grill is not in use. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
U.S. CPSC July 5, 2006	Heat & Glo Indoor/Outdoor Gas Fireplaces Recalled for Fire Hazard Temperatures in the framing header area above these fireplaces can get too high, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 16, 2005	Robertshaw Controls Co. Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters Screws on some water heater valves could break. If this happens, gas could leak from the valve, which poses a risk of gas explosion and fire.
U.S. CPSC September 3, 2008	Wolf Appliance Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 22, 2008	Fiesta Recalls to Inspect and Repair Gas Grills Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The gas grills can be assembled improperly exposing the gas burner hoses to excessive heat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 19, 2007	Cummins Power Generation Inc. Recalls Stationary Natural Gas and Propane Fueled Generators Due to Fire Hazard The generator's fuel shut-off valve can fail to close, resulting in a gas leak from the unit. This poses a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 1, 2004	Robertshaw Controls Company Recall of TS-11 Thermal Safety Control Gas Valves If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve can stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow. This can result in a gas explosion and fire which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.
U.S. CPSC June 6, 2007	General Electric Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Fire Hazard These ranges have a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and griddle gas supply tube, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2009	Camp Stoves Sold Exclusively at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled Due to Burn Hazard Gas could flow at a rate that would produce higher than expected flames. Rainwater in the burners can also prevent proper ignition and allow gas to build-up and ignite unexpectedly. These conditions pose burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 9, 2002	Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces Recalled by Valor Heating 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.
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2005	International Comfort Products LLC Recall to Repair Packaged Gas Furnace and AC Units The unit's control board can ignite and, in certain units, can result in the ignition of flammable material adjacent to the unit.
U.S. CPSC March 6, 2007	Weber-Stephen Products Recalls Gas Grills Due to Fire Hazard The gas hose attached to the side burner of the grill can crack or break off during shipping, causing it to leak gas when in use, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2004	Nexgrill Industries Recall of Gas Grills to Replace Gas Pressure Regulator (On/Off Gauge) As consumers adjust the gas pressure regulator (on/off gauge) leading to the propane cylinder, the label on the valve can become positioned in such a manner that it is difficult to read. This can cause consumers to inadvertently leave the gas valve on, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 6, 2010	Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 3, 2004	Electrolux Home Products Recall of Air Conditioning/Heating Units The heating coil in the units can be damaged during assembly, causing an electrical short and overheating, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2005	General Electric Recall of Gas Ranges Posing Fire Hazard These ranges were manufactured with a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and adjacent gas supply tubes at two locations in the control housing of the range, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 26, 2002	Century Tool and Manufacturing Recall of Camping Stoves The burner assembly in the stoves can restrict the flow of gas, which can cause a leak. The leaking gas can ignite and weaken the hose, causing it to separate from the stove and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 27, 2004	SCG Miyairi Recall of Liquid Propane Overfill Protection Devices Liquid propane can leak out of the cylinder and cause the gas regulator valve to freeze. When the regulator valve thaws, if it has not been turned off, gas will flow to the grill. The resulting build-up of gas in the grill can pose a serious fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2008	LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards The gas connectors can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009	Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Rocketfish Universal Portable Power Sources Due to Fire Hazard While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2003	LP-Gas Regulators Used on Gas Grills Recalled by Marshall Gas Controls Some of these regulators were assembled with an undersized seat disc that could become dislodged and leak propane gas. Propane gas is highly flammable and could ignite causing a fire or explosion. Consumers should immediately close the valve on the service cylinder if LP-Gas leakage is detected.
U.S. CPSC March 12, 2009	Valero Marketing & Supply Co. Announce Recall to Inspect Propane Gas; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to a propane gas leak, but this propane might not have the recommended level of odorant. Failure to detect leaking gas can present a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 12, 2007	Fisher Controls International, Inc. Recalls Gas Regulators For Leak Hazard Gas can leak from regulator's flanges when flange screw heads break, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 15, 2007	Giftco Inc. Recalls Pine Cone Candle Sets Due to Fire Hazard The exterior paint and coating on these candles can ignite and catch fire, igniting nearby combustibles.
U.S. CPSC November 17, 2005	Cooper Hand Tools Recall of Weller Heating Element used in Soldering Irons The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user.
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2010	Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC August 21, 2003	Hayward Pool Products Recall of Pool Heaters A malfunctioning circuit board can cause these gas pool heaters to fail to ignite, allowing gas to accumulate in the heater cover. Delayed ignition of built-up gas can result in a fire or explosion causing property damage and injuries.
U.S. CPSC May 29, 2008	Miele Recalls Gas Dryers Due to Risk of Gas Leak or Fire The dryer's internal gas fitting can loosen, posing a risk of gas leaking into the house, which can cause asphyxiation, a fire or an explosion. Also, one or both of the caps on the internal exhaust duct can become dislodged, which can cause lint to build up and be carried through the gas burner. This poses a risk of fire.
U.S. CPSC January 5, 2006	C & A Scientific Co. Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 21, 2008	Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.