Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Vent-Free Gas Logs and Fireplaces Due to Gas Leak and Fire Hazards

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Lennox Hearth Products announced a voluntary recall of the following Superior VFGL Vent-Free Gas Log Sets and VF Vent-Free Fireplaces.  Approximately 5,700 units were sold and manufactured by Lennox Hearth Products, of Nashville, Tenn.

The front burners of vent-free gas log set fireplace inserts and the vent-free fireplaces can fail to ignite allowing gas to escape and posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers. Lennox received two reports from installers of the log sets failing to light. No injuries were reported.

The recalled products are Lennox Superior brand VFGL Log Sets and VF4000, VF5000 and VF6000 fireplaces. Log sets are comprised of ceramic-fiber logs with a dual gas burner system and are designed to be placed in a wood-burning fireplace or a ventless firebox enclosure. Fireplaces are comprised of log sets, a ventless firebox enclosure and accessories. Each product has a metal rating plate attached to the grate of the log sets or to the frame of the fireplaces containing the unit's model number, serial number and other information. Included in this recall are units with serial numbers starting with "6408C" through "6408M," and those starting with "6409." Units that had repairs made to the burner assembly between March 2008 and December 2009 are also included and were sold by various fireplace and HVAC retailers and installers from March 2008 through December 2009 for approximately $540 to $775 for the log sets and $1,300 to $1,850 for the fireplaces.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log sets and fireplaces and contact Lennox for information about how to arrange for a free inspection and repair.

For additional information, please contact Lennox Hearth Products at (800) 826-8546 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lennoxhearthproducts.com

Simpson Dura-Vent Recalls Fireplace Dampers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Simpson Dura-Vent announced a voluntary recall of the following DuraTech Anchor Plate with Damper and DuraChimney II Anchor Plate with Damper.  Approximately 500 units were sold through Dura-Vent distributors to fireplace/chimney contractors and by installers to home builders nationwide from January 2007 through May 2008 for between $100 to $150, depending on the model and size and were manufactured by Simpson Dura-Vent Company Inc., of Vacaville, Calif.

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.  No injuries have been reported.

The DuraTech Anchor Plate with Damper was manufactured in five sizes.  Consumers should ensure that their damper is in the open position when the fireplace is in use. Consumers or distributors with defective fireplace dampers should contact Dura-Vent to schedule a free repair. The remaining unlocated recalled dampers were distributed in Washington, California, and Colorado. Consumers and distributors whose dampers were previously inspected and repaired do not need to schedule an additional inspection.

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.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Simpson Dura-Vent at (866) 860-7908 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.durav

Audio Receivers Recalled by Niles Audio Corp. Due to Fire Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the Niles Audio Corporation, Niles ZR-6 MultiZone Receivers that were manufactured in China and distributed by Niles Audio Corp., of Miami, Fla.

About 3,800 were sold at audio/video/home theater custom installation professionals nationwide from July 2008 through November 2009 for about $2,000.

A failure in the receiver's internal components can cause connected loudspeakers to overheat and cause a fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  The firm has been notified of three incidents of connected loudspeakers overheating. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Niles® ZR-6 MultiZone Receivers. The receivers are black with a blue LCD display on the right side and the Niles logo in white on the front center. The receivers measure 17 inches wide x 3.5 inches high x 15 inches deep. The model number ZR-6 is located on the lower left side of the front panel of the receivers.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled receivers and contact Niles for a free repair kit. The repair kit includes a software update for the receivers. Niles is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled receivers.

For more information, contact Niles at (800) 667-3991 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.nilesaudio.com/ZR6Info, email the firm at ZR6Info@nilesaudio.com, or write to Niles Audio Corp., Attention: ZR-6 Recall, 12331 SW 130 Street, Miami, Fla. 33186.