CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Fireplace Remote Receivers
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2607.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2607.
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Fireplace Retailers Sold These Remote Receivers Nationwide, From November 2001 To February 2004, For About $70. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2607.
The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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Fireplace Retailers Sold These Remote Receivers Nationwide, From November 2001 To February 2004, For About $70. Recall FAQ
Fireplace Retailers Sold These Remote Receivers Nationwide, From November 2001 To February 2004, For About $70. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Fireplace Remote Receivers. The notice was published on April 28, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 4,360 units are potentially affected.