CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ignite, causing a minor flare-up, which could cause nearby combustibles to ignite.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 2, 2005

CPSC, DESA Heating Products Announce Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces

The recall includes DESA Heating Products 10,000 Btu Thermostatically Controlled Compact Classic Hearth Fireplaces that burn propane or natural gas. They have the following model names and number: Vanguard (VMH10TPC & VMH10TNC) and FMI (EFS10TPA & EFS10TNA). They have serial numbers between 015200000 and 017400000. The model and serial numbers are on the end of the shipping carton and on the model data tags inside the lower access door of the compact fireplaces.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using this fireplace immediately and contact your retailer to schedule a free repair. If consumers have any questions concerning this recall, they should contact their local retailer or DESA.

Contact Information

Contact DESA toll-free at (866) 279-3225 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the DESA Web site at www.desatech.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Hearth shops, central heat and air conditioning retailers and gas suppliers nationwide, from April 2004 through June 2005, for between $639 and $912.
Injuries
DESA has received one report of a minor flare-up of the fireplace. DESA has received no reports of personal injury or property damage.
Manufacturer
DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky.
Recall Number
05238

Product Information

Product Name
"Vanguard" and "FMI" Compact Fireplaces
Product Type
Fireplaces & Accessories
Number of Units
534
Manufacturer Name
DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky.
Manufactured In
United States

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (866) 279-3225
Website www.desatech.com
Full Contact Information

Contact DESA toll-free at (866) 279-3225 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the DESA Web site at www.desatech.com