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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 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 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 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 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 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 August 2, 2005	DESA Heating Products Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces 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.
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 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 July 2, 2003	Recall of GSW Water Heaters with S.I.T. Temperature Controls A potential burn hazard exists from ignition flashback or an increase in tank water temperature.
U.S. CPSC November 10, 2005	Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Recall of Gas Ball Valves A gas leak from these valves, posing a risk of fires and explosions.
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 August 2, 2006	Robertshaw Controls Co. Recalls Gas Controls Installed in Commercial Cooking Appliances for Fire Hazard These controls are designed to prevent gas from flowing when the pilot light is out. The recalled controls can remain on after the pilot light is extinguished. If this happens, gas can continue to flow to the main burner of the appliance, which poses a risk of a gas explosion and fire.
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 June 14, 2005	Jotul North America Recall to Repair Liquid Propane Fueled Stoves Movement or misplacement of the stove's burner can allow propane gas to settle in the heater, resulting in delayed ignition. The delayed ignition could shatter the door glass and pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2009	Outdoor Stoves Recalled by Jetboil Due to Burn Hazard A tight valve attached to the stove's fuel source can allow gas to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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 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 August 15, 2002	Safety Relief Valves for Large Propane Tanks Recalled by Cavagna North America Inc. The recalled valves can have sharp internal edges that can cut into gasket seals in the valves, causing a propane gas leak. This poses a risk of fire or burn injuries.
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 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 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 16, 2010	Sterno Recalls Portable Butane Stoves Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The stove's "on-off" valve can fail to close completely when turned to the "off" position, causing butane to leak from the stove. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 28, 2004	CFM Corporation Recall of Fireplace Remote Receivers The circuit board can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn and fire 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 May 5, 2005	Cimberio S.p.A. and Dormont Manufacturing Company Recall of Certain Cimberio Gas Valves When one of these valves is closed, it could open up slightly. If the gas supply is on, gas will leak from the inlet port through the ball/seat and travel through the outlet port. If the valve is not connected to an appliance, and is not capped or plugged leaking gas will escape into the air.
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 May 16, 2002	Gas Shut-Off Valves Recalled by Seismic Safety Products Inc. These gas valves could stick in the open position allowing gas to flow freely, which poses a risk of serious injury to consumers from fire and explosion during an earthquake...
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 April 22, 2010	Wood Burning Stoves Recalled by SCAN Andersen Due to Injury Hazard The stove's door can dislodge and fall from its hinges, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 16, 2010	Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 28, 2006	CFM Corp. Recalls Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces for Fire Hazard Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2009	Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves for Large Water Heaters Recalled by Watts Regulator Due to Rupture and Burn Hazards The relief valve can fail to reduce pressure and avert failure or rupture of the water heater tank and associated valves, posing rupture and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 18, 2005	Cascade Designs, Inc. Recall of Stove Fuel A manufacturing defect in the can's seam and an insufficiently applied fuel cap can cause the can to leak fuel posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 25, 2006	Delta Faucet Co. Recalls Bathtub and Shower Head Valves Due to Scald Hazard The device in the valve that limits the amount of hot water that can flow from the shower head or bathtub spout can disengage after being manually set, posing a risk of scalding injuries.
U.S. CPSC April 27, 2005	Bell & Gossett Recall of Dual Unit Valves The relief valve portion of the Dual Unit Valve may leak upon initial installation and/or system start-up. The leakage through the Relief Valve drain connection may potentially expose installer to hot water, resulting in a burn injury.
U.S. CPSC August 29, 2006	Agio International's Outdoor Steel Dome Fireplaces Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Touch-up paint used on the fireplace's exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2005	Honeywell Sensing and Controls Recall of Thermal Switches When these switches are used in fire or HVAC dampers and heat detectors, they could fail to operate, causing the damper not to close or causing the heat detector not to alarm if there is a fire.
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2011	Sunjoy Industries Recalls Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire Hazard The decorative bronze powder coat finish on the fireplace chimney can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 17, 2008	Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard A metal bracket connecting the door to the stove can cause a tip-over when the door is opened. This poses a risk of injury to young children.
U.S. CPSC July 28, 2011	Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats Due to Burn Hazard The thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2007	Atmel Corp. Recalls to Upgrade Software in Microcontrollers of Honeywell(R) Digital Cellular Communicators The microcontroller in the communicator can enter an unrecoverable lock-up state due to a programming issue. The lock-up could result in a service interruption, and fail to transmit an alarm signal in the event of a fire or property invasion.
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2010	Camping Stoves and Equipment Recalled by Katadyn North America Due to Fire Hazard Damaged fuel lines and/or O-rings may cause fuel leakage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 30, 2002	Custom Buoyancy Inc. Recalls Scuba Diving Devices The overpressure valve can stick in the open position, posing a drowning hazard to divers...
U.S. CPSC May 9, 2006	Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard The mini fireplace which houses the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2009	Honeywell International Recalls Vista Security System Control Panels Due to Failure of Panic Feature Security systems programmed with a wireless silent panic feature can fail to operate properly the first time the panic button is pressed on the remote transmitter. If the panic button is pressed only once, this can unexpectedly leave residents without a triggered alarm during an emergency.
U.S. CPSC September 6, 2007	Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion.
U.S. CPSC March 10, 2011	Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises Due to Fire and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively by Home Shopping Network Heat from the operating unit causes the plastic mounting screws to deform causing the unit to fall from the wall, posing a fall and fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 26, 2004	Honeywell Video System Recall of Security Camera The security camera's plastic mounting assembly can crack, allowing the dome and the camera to fall from the wall or ceiling, possibly injuring someone.
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