Manufacturer’s Certificate of Qualification
IRS Tax Credit for Purchase of Biomass Appliances
Time is running out! Get your $1,500 tax credit for purchasing and installing one of our high efficiency wood stoves or inserts before Dec 31, 2010.
This document certifies that the biomass burning appliances listed below have at least a 75% thermal efficiency rating as measured using a lower heating value and comply with IRS tax guidelines for a consumer tax credit of 30% (up to $1500) for the purchase and installation 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.
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 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