CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Fireplace Remote Receivers
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The hazard
The circuit board can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn and fire hazard.
Incidents reported: CFM has received four reports of the remote receivers catching fire and causing minor property damage.
What to do now
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
Contact: The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
About this recall
Majestic Vermont Castings fireplace remote receivers were sold with the HES40R and HES40 electric fireplaces/stoves and sold as accessory items for CFM DEF33/36, DEF36S2, Addision, DEF26, and HE32EF electric fireplaces and stoves. The recalled remote receivers have the words "Majestic Vermont Castings" on a label affixed to the face of the receiver. Model number ERX15 B can be found on the CSA approval sticker on the back of the remote receiver.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC