Health Canada Warns Users of a Risk of Glass Explosion from Certain Gas Fireplaces manufactured by CFM Inc. (Majestic Fireplace)
Summary
Consumers should immediately stop using these fireplaces.
Issue
Natural gas and propane-fired direct vent-free standing fireplaces manufactured by CFM Inc. (Majestic Fireplace) that bear the trade names Insta-flame or Northern Flame (Models FSDV22, FSDV30, FSDV32, D222 and D232 Series) should no longer be used.
The relief dampers may not function properly, causing the excess gas to ignite and then the glass to explode when lighting the fireplace, posing a serious risk to the safety of Canadians.
The word “Series” includes all suffixes and prefixes associated with these models. For example, suffixes to the model number such as "N" could mean natural gas, "T" could be Top Vent and "R" could mean rear vent. These types of variations on the models, among others, would all be included in this advisory. Only models with the letter "R" in the prefix are not included in this advisory.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using these fireplaces.
Any affected fireplaces currently in use should have the fuel supply disconnected immediately. The manufacturer is no longer in business and there is no retro fit kit available. Contact a licensed gas technician for disconnection.
Canadian retailers and distributors of these fireplaces should immediately cease sale.
Manufacturers, importers, distributors or retailers that become aware of incidents, including recalls initiated for human health or safety reasons by foreign entities, related to this or any consumer product that they supply are required to report the incident to Health Canada. Guidance on mandatory reporting is available on Health Canada's website.
Additional information
Additional information
What is being done
Health Canada is warning consumers to stop using these fireplaces immediately as there is a risk of the glass exploding, which poses a serious safety risk. This advisory has been issued, instead of a recall notice, because CFM Inc. is no longer in business.
Health Canada will continue to monitor for incidents to assess whether other models of Majestic fireplaces are affected.
Details
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