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CFM Corp. Recalls Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces for Fire Hazard

⚠ 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.

Authorized Vermont Castings Dealers In Canada And The United States From January 1, 2003 Through Mid-april, 2006 For About $2,200 For The Ewf30 And About $3,000 For The Ewf36 And Ewf36a. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3304.

Only models EWF30, EWF36, and EWF36A are affected by this recall. The recalled fireplaces are 400- or 700-pound steel plate wood-burning fireplaces with the trade name "Sequoia." The fireplaces measure 30 inches wide or 36 inches wide, have doors which seal them and are designed for installation in openings in the walls of homes that connect to chimneys. Affected model and serial numbers are: Model Number Serial Number Range of Affected Units EWF30 (30 inch) WFE05HO R052 400001 to WFE05HO R052 400120 WFE05HO R053 500001 to WFE05HO R053 500060 WFE05HO R054 200001 to WFE05HO R054 200100 EWF36A and EWF36 (36 inch) FA2ECB 309950 to FA2ECB 309999 FA2ECB 339900 to FA2ECB 339999 FA2ECB 369900 to FA2ECB 369999 FA2ECB 03399899 to FA2ECB 03399998 FA2ECB 49989 FA2ECB 3249970 FA2ECB 3249999 FA3ECB 05140001 to FA3ECB 051400100 FA3ECB 051900001 to FA3ECB 051900050 FA3ECB 052200001 to FA3ECB 052200060 FA3ECB 052400001 to FA3ECB 052400100 FA3ECB 052800001 to FA3ECB 052800010 WFE05H0H054800001 to WFE05H0H054800100 WFE05H0H055100001 to WFE05H0H055100005 WFE05H0H060600001 to WFE05H0H060600100 WFE05H0H061600001 to WFE05H0H061600050 The name "CFM Corporation" and the model and serial number are located on the rating plate at the bottom right corner of each fireplace.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3304.

The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Authorized Vermont Castings Dealers In Canada And The United States From January 1, 2003 Through Mid-april, 2006 For About $2,200 For The Ewf30 And About $3,000 For The Ewf36 And Ewf36a. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-3304.

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

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Authorized Vermont Castings Dealers In Canada And The United States From January 1, 2003 Through Mid-april, 2006 For About $2,200 For The Ewf30 And About $3,000 For The Ewf36 And Ewf36a. Recall FAQ

Authorized Vermont Castings Dealers In Canada And The United States From January 1, 2003 Through Mid-april, 2006 For About $2,200 For The Ewf30 And About $3,000 For The Ewf36 And Ewf36a. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CFM Corp. Recalls Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces for Fire Hazard. The notice was published on June 28, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,300 units are potentially affected.