Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard

Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2008 Release #09-063 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 539-2039 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Wolf Steel Due to Laceration Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Napoleon Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts Units: About 1,200 Manufacturer: Wolf Steel USA, of Crittenden, Ky. Hazard: Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert’s glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Wolf Steel has received one report of a consumer who suffered minor lacerations when the glass cover shattered. Description: This recall involves Napoleon propane GDI44 gas fireplace inserts. Model number GDI44 is located on the front cover of the operating instructions or on the rating label found behind the right side panel next to the insert’s viewing glass. The glass size is 36” wide and 22” high. Napoleon natural gas GDI44 inserts are not affected by this recall. Sold at: Authorized Napoleon fireplace hearth dealers nationwide from July 2002 through September 2008 for about $2,000. Manufactured in: Canada Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Wolf Steel to receive a free repair kit. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Wolf Steel toll-free at (866) 539-2039 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.napoleonfireplaces.com