Miles Industries Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Burn Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #19056
Recall Date
2018-12-20
Manufacturer
Miles Industries Ltd., of Canada
Units Affected
About 1,000 (in addition, about 1,900 were sold in Canada)
Products Involved
Valor H5 gas fireplaces
Hazard
The trim around the fireplaces can leak hot exhaust air, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact Miles Industries to schedule a free repair.
Reported Injuries
Miles Industries has received one report of mantle charring. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Northeast Hearth & Home, Sutter Home & Hearth, Wallace's Stove & Fireplace Hearth stores and other stores nationwide and online from June 2014 through March 2018 for about $5,500.
Manufactured In
Canada
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Valor H5 gas fireplaces fueled by either natural gas or propane gas. The recalled fireplaces were sold in six different trim options and are a fully enclosed rectangular sheet metal box with a shatter resistant glass front. They were sold with a mesh barrier screen that was installed in front of the glass. The fireplace exhaust is vented to the outside through a ventilation duct. The model number and serial number are printed on a rating sheet behind the trim. Model Number Product Name Serial Number Range 1100 Natural Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1100N10000 - 1100N12173 1100 Propane Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1100P20000 - 1100P21132 1150 Natural Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1150N10000 - 1150N11448 1150 Propane Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1150P20000 - 1150P20822
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