The Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Hussong Manufacturing Co. Inc., d/b/a Kozy Heat Fireplaces of Lakefield, Minnesota has voluntarily issued a recall of Kozy Heat, Ambiance and Steallar Hearth gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts. The mail control module can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area, posing an explosion hazard.

Approximately 15,000 units were sold at fireplace dealers and distributors from October 2009 to April 2013 for between $1,450 and $3,325. Hussong Manufacturing received reports of nine incidents of gas being released prematurely and exploding resulting in minor property damage and two reports of abrasions.

This recall involves Hussong Manufacturing direct vent gas fireplaces and gas fireplace inserts that use American Flame brand main control modules. The recalled products are 22 models sold under the brand namesKozy Heat Fireplaces, Ambiance Fireplaces and Stellar Hearth Products. Recalled fireplaces and inserts were manufactured between October 2009 and April 2013. The fireplace name, model number, manufacture date and serial number are on a silver testing label attached by a chain and next to the gas valve of the fireplace or fireplace insert. For a complete list of the model and serial number ranges involved in this recall, please visit www.cpsc.gov, and click on “Hussong Manufacturing Recall.”

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and fireplace inserts. Turn off the gas to the units and contact the dealer where the unit was purchased or Hussong Manufacturing to have the ignition board on the fireplace main control module replaced free of charge. For more information, please visit the following company’s websites:

Then, click on “Recall Information.”