CPSC, DESA Heating Products Announce Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2988.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2988.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Hearth Shops, Central Heat And Air Conditioning Retailers And Gas Suppliers Nationwide, From April 2004 Through June 2005, For Between $639 And $912. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2988.
Contact DESA toll-free at (866) 279-3225 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the DESA Web site at www.desatech.com
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Hearth Shops, Central Heat And Air Conditioning Retailers And Gas Suppliers Nationwide, From April 2004 Through June 2005, For Between $639 And $912. Recall FAQ
Hearth Shops, Central Heat And Air Conditioning Retailers And Gas Suppliers Nationwide, From April 2004 Through June 2005, For Between $639 And $912. is the subject of a heating & cooling recall: CPSC, DESA Heating Products Announce Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces. The notice was published on August 2, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 534 units are potentially affected.