CPSC, Heat & Glo Announce Recall of Gas Fireplaces
Source: CPSC Recall #05162
Recall Date
2005-04-27
Manufacturer
Heat & Glo, of Lakeville, Minn.
Units Affected
About 7,800
Products Involved
HEAT-N-GLO® Gem 36 and Gem 42 gas fireplaces
Hazard
Gas in the fireplace can accumulate prior to burner ignition. When ignition takes place, it can cause the glass window to shatter and create a risk of burns or lacerations from broken glass.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and contact Heat & Glo to make arrangements for a free repair. To be sure that no one uses the fireplace by mistake, consumers should shut off the gas supply to the fireplace by removing the lower grille on the fireplace and turning off the ball valve (red lever) on the gas supply line.
Reported Injuries
Heat & Glo has received 21 reports of shattered glass, including four minor injuries.
Sold At
Dealers and distributors of Hearth products nationwide sold the fireplace, from July 2002 through April 2005, for between $2,380 and $2,700.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
The recall involves all HEAT-N-GLO® Gem 36 and Gem 42 direct vent gas fireplaces. The model number is located on the rating plate inside the unit on the base pan in front of the gas control. The rating plate can be accessed by removing the lower grille on the fireplace. This recall also includes Gem 36 fireplaces that recently received a replacement burner assembly.
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