CPSCMarch 16, 2010consumer

Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Recalled product: Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves Recalled by Dimplex North America Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

The hazard

The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the remote control kits, unplug the power cord from the remote control kit's wall unit, remove the wall unit from the electrical outlet and contact Dimplex for a free replacement kit. Consumers can continue to operate the fireplace or stove by plugging the fireplace or stove's electrical cord directly into an electrical outlet.

Brands named

dimplex north americaremoteremote control
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Recall history

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