Recall #18-156 · Published May 15, 2018

Regency Ultimate direct vent gas stove fireplaces (models U37 and U39)

Regency Fireplace Products Recalls Gas Stove Fireplaces Due to Explosion and Injury Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Regency Ultimate direct vent gas stove fireplaces (models U37 and U39) from FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd. on May 15, 2018. CPSC identifies this hazard: The pressure release system can fail and cause the gas stove to explode, posing explosion and injury hazards. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas stoves, turn off the gas supply to the unit, and contact Regency to schedule a free repair.

Regency Ultimate direct vent gas stove fireplaces (models U37 and U39)
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Additional identifying details

The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall and are printed on a label located on the inside of the front panel door.

Why it was recalled

The pressure release system can fail and cause the gas stove to explode, posing explosion and injury hazards.

Incidents and injuries

Regency has received three reports of the pressure system failing, and one report of the door hinge breaking, including one incident that resulted in minor cuts to the consumer's legs.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas stoves, turn off the gas supply to the unit, and contact Regency to schedule a free repair.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd., of Canada
Recall number
18-156
Units
About 13,700 (in addition, 11,300 were sold in Canada and 10 were sold in Mexico)
Manufactured in
Canada
Sold at / sales period
Fireplace distributors and stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2018 for about $2,800.
Importer
Fireplace Products U.S. Inc., of Blaine, Wash.
Distributor
FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd., of Canada

Regency Ultimate direct vent gas stove fireplaces (models U37 and U39)

Recall contact information

Regency toll-free at 866-867-4328 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at u39@regency-fire.com or online at www.regency-fire.com and click on “U39 notice” at the bottom of the page for more information.

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