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CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Fireplace Remote Receivers
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.
Required Consumer Action
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
Contact Information
The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall Details
Sold At
Fireplace retailers sold these remote receivers nationwide, from November 2001 to February 2004, for about $70.
Injuries
CFM has received four reports of the remote receivers catching fire and causing minor property damage.
Manufacturer
CFM Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Recall Number
04127
Product Information
Product Name
Majestic Vermont Castings fireplace remote receivers
Product Type
Remote Controls
Number of Units
4,360
Manufacturer Name
CFM Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Manufactured In
China