CPSC recall 10176
DuraTech Anchor Plate with Damper and DuraChimney II Anchor Plate with Damper
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of DuraTech Anchor Plate with Damper and DuraChimney II Anchor Plate with Damper by Simpson Dura Vent, citing when the consumer attempts to open/close the damper, it can become stuck in its current position. In addition, some of the dampers were assembled backwards and are set to the clos….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10176 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2010-03-23 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Simpson Dura Vent |
| Distribution | US |
Product
DuraTech Anchor Plate with Damper and DuraChimney II Anchor Plate with Damper | This recall involves DuraTech Anchor Plates with Dampers and DuraChimney II Anchor Plates with Dampers. The products are intended for use as a starter section for chimneys in fireplace applications. The dampers allow the chimney to be closed when the fireplace is not in use. Each damper is a short sheet metal vent pipe fitted with a circular damper plate within the vent pipe, and attached to a square anchor plate. The damper plate rotates around an axis rod to control the flow of air through the vent pipe. The damper plates have a weight attached to one side, and a chain attached to the other side. When installed in a fireplace application, the square anchor plate is generally not visible. The DuraTech Anchor Plate with Damper was manufactured in five sizes, as follows: Dura-Vent Product Description Dura-Vent Product Number 10" diameter DuraTech Damper 99142 12" diameter DuraTech Damper 99242 14" diameter DuraTech Damper 99342 16" diameter DuraTech Damper 99442 18" diameter DuraTech Damper 99542 The DuraChimney II Anchor Plate with Damper was manufactured in four sizes, as follows: Dura-Vent Product Description Dura-Vent Product Number 10" diameter DuraChimney Damper 10DCA-APD 12" diameter DuraChimney Damper 12DCA-APD 14" diameter DuraChimney Damper 14DCA-APD 16" diameter DuraChimney Damper 16DCA-APD
Reason
When the consumer attempts to open/close the damper, it can become stuck in its current position. In addition, some of the dampers were assembled backwards and are set to the closed position when the consumer attempts to open the damper. Both pose risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to the consumer.
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/2010/Simpson-Dura-Vent-Recalls-Fireplace-Dampers-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-Hazard
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