American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
⚠ 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-4297.
The recall involves American Flame AF-4000 series fireplace gas valves installed in residential fireplaces made by twelve manufacturers under the following brand names: Pacific Energy, Travis Industries, CFM Corporation, Canadian Heating Products, Portland Willamette, Rasmussen, Chimeneas de Columbia, Twin Eagles, FDM, Inca Metals (Savannah Heating), Even Temp, and Valley Comfort. The valves were installed in some but not all fireplaces. Date codes included in the recall include 0622 through 0718. The gas valve model number is located on a label on the bottom of each gas valve. The date code is located above the label.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4297.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact their dealer for a free repair. The repair involves replacing the fireplace's valve if it leaks gas in the "off" position when tested by a qualified service technician.
✅ 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 And Distributors Nationwide From September 2006 Through July 2007 For Between $500 And $2,000 For The Fireplaces, With Additional Costs For Installation. 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-4297.
For additional information, contact American Flame toll-free at (888) 672-8929 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET to determine if your fireplace is included in the recall and to arrange for a free repair, or visit the firm's Web site at www.skytechsystem.com
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Fireplace Retailers And Distributors Nationwide From September 2006 Through July 2007 For Between $500 And $2,000 For The Fireplaces, With Additional Costs For Installation. Recall FAQ
Fireplace Retailers And Distributors Nationwide From September 2006 Through July 2007 For Between $500 And $2,000 For The Fireplaces, With Additional Costs For Installation. is the subject of a consumer products recall: American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards. The notice was published on May 21, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 12,000 units are potentially affected.