Fireplace and Stove Remote Controls Cause House Fire
An electric fireplace and stove recall has been issued due to fire and burn hazards, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The remote control kits for Dimplex North America brand electric fire places and stoves have a plug-in wall unit that can overheat. The company is aware of one Columbus, Ohio house fire, 19 reports of damage to property and 5,000 reports of wall plug-in units overheating.
Dimplex North America Fireplace and Stove Remote Control Recall Details
- Recalled units: 700,000
- Name Brands: Dimplex, Electraflame, Symphony, Optiflame, Electralog and Charmglow
- Colors: Black or dark gray
- Models: 47-1001, 47-1010-R and APT-1315
- Sold at: Mass merchandisers, home improvement stores, specialty fireplace and furniture stores
- When: From January 1998 through December 2008
Owners should stop using the remote control kids immediately and be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall unit. Remove the wall unit from the wall outlet and contact Dimplex for a free replacement.
