"Was \"Vanguard\" and \"FMI\" Compact Fireplaces recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #05238 was issued on 2005-08-02. %!s(\u003cnil\u003e)"

CPSC, DESA Heating Products Announce Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces

Recall Date

2005-08-02

Products Involved

"Vanguard" and "FMI" Compact Fireplaces

Full Recall Description

The recall includes DESA Heating Products 10,000 Btu Thermostatically Controlled Compact Classic Hearth Fireplaces that burn propane or natural gas. They have the following model names and number: Vanguard (VMH10TPC & VMH10TNC) and FMI (EFS10TPA & EFS10TNA). They have serial numbers between 015200000 and 017400000. The model and serial numbers are on the end of the shipping carton and on the model data tags inside the lower access door of the compact fireplaces.

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28