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Miles Industries Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Burn Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsDec 20, 2018
Location of the rating sheet with the model number and serial number
Location of the rating sheet with the model number and serial number
Rating sheet with the model number and serial number
Rating sheet with the model number and serial number
Recalled 1135 Valor H5 Gas Fireplace trim
Recalled 1135 Valor H5 Gas Fireplace trim
Recalled 1140 Valor H5 Gas Fireplace trim
Recalled 1140 Valor H5 Gas Fireplace trim
Recalled 1135 Valor H5 Gas Fireplace trim
Recalled 1135 Valor H5 Gas Fireplace trim
Recalled 1140 Valor H5 Gas Fireplace trim
Recalled 1140 Valor H5 Gas Fireplace trim

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The trim around the fireplaces can leak hot exhaust air, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact Miles Industries to schedule a free repair.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

Miles Industries has received one report of mantle charring. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves Valor H5 gas fireplaces fueled by either natural gas or propane gas. The recalled fireplaces were sold in six different trim options and are a fully enclosed rectangular sheet metal box with a shatter resistant glass front. They were sold with a mesh barrier screen that was installed in front of the glass. The fireplace exhaust is vented to the outside through a ventilation duct. The model number and serial number are printed on a rating sheet behind the trim. Model Number Product Name Serial Number Range 1100 Natural Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1100N10000 - 1100N12173 1100 Propane Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1100P20000 - 1100P21132 1150 Natural Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1150N10000 - 1150N11448 1150 Propane Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1150P20000 - 1150P20822

Sold on

Northeast Hearth & Home, Sutter Home & Hearth, Wallace's Stove & Fireplace Hearth stores and other stores nationwide and online from June 2014 through March 2018 for about $5,500.

Contact the company

Miles Industries toll-free at 866-420-3360 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.valorfireplaces.com and click on “H5 Recall Notice” for more information.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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