WASHINGTON, April 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of
death and serious injuries from certain Innovative Hearth Products
(IHP) gas fireplaces. CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop
using the Montebello ST and DRT63ST fireplaces.
The window glass assembly of the fireplace can allow air to
enter the fireplace and direct flames downward, overheating and
igniting flammable material under the fireplaces. Fires can ignite
under floors and behind walls, where they are not easily visible.
CPSC is aware of multiple residential fires involving the
Montebello See-Through and DRT63ST fireplaces.
The manufacturer, Innovative Hearth Products LLC, went out of
business and is unable to conduct a recall.
From 2011 through March 2021, the
fireplaces were marketed and sold nationwide for between
$10,400 and $13,000 under the Lennox, Astria, or Superior
brand names, as the "Montebello See-Through" or "Montebello ST" and
the "DRT63ST" models. Fireplaces manufactured after
March 2021 are not affected by this
hazard.
Fires have occurred even with fireplaces that were
professionally installed and maintained. Because consumer or
professional reinstallation of the window glass assembly may not
prevent the fire hazard, consumers should have the fireplace
replaced or have the gas line professionally sealed.
Report incidents involving the Lennox, Astria, or Superior gas
fireplaces, or any product-related injury, to CPSC
at www.SaferProducts.gov.
Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this
topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for
statements related to this or other topics.
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with
protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death
associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products.
Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related
incidents cost the nation more than $1
trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of
consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of
injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50
years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject
to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in
consultation with the CPSC.
For lifesaving information:
- Visit CPSC.gov.
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- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter
@USCPSC.
- Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on
www.SaferProducts.gov.
- Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
- Contact a media specialist.
Release Number: 24-206
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