Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Jotul North America Due to Electrical Shock and Burn Hazards

 

Recall Date: December 4, 2012

Recall Number: 13-055

 

Washington, DC - Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary


Name of product: Jotul GI 450 DV II, Jotul GI 450 DV II TSI, Scan 45i, Scan 45i TSI


Hazard: The fireplace insert’s electrical wiring can come into contact with the metal rating plate on the insert, posing electrical shock and burn hazards to consumers.


Remedy: Repair


Consumer Contact:  Jotul North America; at (800) 797-5912, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.jotul.com and click on Consumer Bulletin for more information.

 

Recall Details

Units: About 1,200 in the United States and 50 in Canada


Description: This recall involves four models of Jotul and Scan brand gas fireplace inserts. These inserts fit into existing vented fireplaces providing a variety of fireplace effects fueled by natural gas or liquid propane.  The fireplace inserts are cast iron or steel and have a glass front, ceramic fiber logs, a gas burner and an electrical cord.  They measure about 17 inches by 32 inches.  The model and serial numbers are located on a metal rating plate inside the bottom front panel of the fireplace insert.

 

Model Names

Model Numbers

Serial Numbers

Jotul GI 450 DVII

350860

30001 through 31056

Jotul GI 450 DV TSI

350861

Scan 45i

350862

1001 through 1182

Scan 45i TSI

350866


Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of an electric shock and burn injury with the recalled fireplace inserts.
 


Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled gas fireplace inserts before checking the unit’s model and serial numbers. Contact the store where purchased or Jotul directly to schedule a free repair.
 


Sold at: Independent specialty fireplace and stove stores nationwide and in Canada from June 2010 through September 2012 for about $2,200.
Manufacturer: Jotul North America, of Gorham, Maine
Manufactured in: United States

 

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1735

 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

 

 

 

Manufacturer’s Certificate of Qualification 

IRS Tax Credit for Purchase of Biomass Appliances

  

Get your $300 tax credit for purchasing one of our high efficiency wood stoves or inserts.

 

This document certifies that the biomass burning appliances listed below have at least a 75% thermal efficiency rating and comply with IRS tax guidelines for a consumer tax credit of 10% (up to $300) for the purchase of qualifying appliances under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

 

 

The following products are “qualified energy property” under the definition of biomass burning stoves for the purposes of Section 25C of the Internal Revenue Code.  Only valid on stoves purchased before Dec 31, 2011.

 

Jøtul F 602 CB Wood Stove

 

Jøtul F 100 Nordic QT Wood Stove

 

Jøtul F 3 CB Wood Stove

 

Jøtul F 400 Castine Wood Stove

 

Jøtul F 118 CB Black Bear Wood Stove

 

Jøtul F 50 TL Rangeley

 

Jøtul F 500 Oslo Wood Stove

 

Jøtul F 600 CB Firelight Wood Stove

 

Jøtul C 350 Winterport Wood Insert

 

Jøtul C 450 Kennebec Wood Insert

 

Jøtul C 450 SD Kennebec Wood Insert


Jøtul C 550 Rockland Wood Insert

 

 

 

Manufacturer’s Certificate of Qualification 
IRS Tax Credit for Purchase of Biomass Appliances

 

 

  Wood Burning Stoves Recalled by SCAN Andersen Due to Injury Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

 

Name of Product: SCAN Andersen 10 Wood Burning Stove

  

Units: About 200

  

Importer:  Jotul North America, of Gorham, Maine

  

Manufacturer:  Jøtul AS, Fredrikstad, Norway

  

Hazard: The stove’s door can dislodge and fall from its hinges, posing a risk of injury to consumers. 

 

Incidents/Injuries: Three incidents were reported to the firm including one report of a bruised foot.

 

Description: The recalled SCAN Andersen 10 wood burning stoves have serial numbers from 7951 through 8267.  The serial number is printed on

 

a label applied to the rear panel of the stove. These units are freestanding, black, cast iron stoves with a single front load door with glass pane. Dimensions are 35”H x 26 2/8” W x 16” D.

  

Sold at: Company dealers and distributors throughout the U.S. and Canada from March, 2009 to February, 2010.   Manufactured in: Norway

  

Remedy: Consumers should contact their dealer for a hinge replacement kit and to arrange for a free professional installation.

  

Consumer Contact: For more information contact Jotul North America at (800) 797-5912, ext. 108 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

 

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product.  Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

 

 

 

July 2005

 

CPSC, Jøtul North America Announce Recall to Repair Liquid Propane Fueled Stoves

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

 

Name of Product: Jøtul Gas-Fired Stoves

 

Units: About 3,200

 

Manufacturer: Jøtul North America, of Portland, Maine

 

Hazard: Movement or misplacement of the stove's burner can allow propane gas to settle in the heater, resulting in delayed ignition. The delayed ignition could shatter the door glass and pose a laceration hazard to consumers.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Jøtul has received six reports of delayed ignition resulting in glass breakage. One laceration injury has been reported.

 

Description: The recall involves two Jøtul models of gas-fired stoves - the GF 100 DV II Nordic QT and the GF 200 DV II Lillehammer. The stoves are fueled with liquid propane (LP) gas. The model number (either GF 100 DV II or GF 200 DV II) can be found on the metal rating plate attached to the back of the stove.

 

Sold at: Dealers and distributors of Jøtul products nationwide sold the GF 100 DV II Nordic QT model for about $1,100 and the GF 200 DV II Lillehammer model for about $1,300 from June 2004 through early April 2005.

 

Assembled in: Portland, Maine

 

Manufactured in: Norway (cast iron components)

 

Remedy: Consumers should stop using their LP fueled stoves immediately, shut off the gas supply and contact their Jøtul dealers to make arrangements for a free repair. Consumers with recalled units are being personally contacted by dealers who sold the products. Consumers who think that they have recalled units and who have not yet been contacted, should call their dealer for information.

 

Consumer Contact: For assistance in turning off the gas and arranging for a free repair, consumers should contact their dealer from whom they purchased the stove or their local liquid propane (LP) gas provider. For additional information, consumers also can contact Jøtul toll-free at (877) 451-1048 extension 108 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log onto the Jøtul Web site at www.jotulflame.com