CPSC recall 05238
Vanguard and "FMI" Compact Fireplaces
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-10-28
On 2024-10-28 the CPSC announced a recall of Vanguard and "FMI" Compact Fireplaces by Desa Heating Products, citing 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 t….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05238 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2005-08-02 |
| Published | 2024-10-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Desa Heating Products |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Vanguard and "FMI" Compact 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-DESA-Heating-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Compact-Gas-Fireplaces
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