Dimplex Plugin Electric Fireplace — Equipment
Published June 25, 2010 · Recall initiated: June 25, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10E027000, published June 25, 2010. Recalling firm: DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA LTD.; Dimplex Plugin Electric Fireplace — Equipment.
What's the hazard
DIMPLEX IS RECALLING CERTAIN PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVERS INCLUDED WITH CERTAIN DIMPLEX, ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, AND OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THESE PRODUCTS WERE SOLD TO VARIOUS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO BE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE PART NUMBERS FOR THE REMOTE ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE 6800050200RP, 6800050300RP, 6800050400RP, 68000240200RP, AND BFPI-RC. PART NUMBERS FOR THE ELECTRIC FIREPLACE KITS ARE BF6000, DF2305, DF2603, DF12309, AND NNF5500. THE PART NUMBER FOR THE ELECTRIC STOVE KIT IS DS5598RC.
What to do
EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED COMPONENTS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539 (8:00 - 4:30 EST, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
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Recall details
- Brand
- DIMPLEX
- Model
- PLUGIN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
- Manufacturer
- DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA LTD.
- Lot
- DIMPLEX PLUGIN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Dimplex Plugin Electric Fireplace — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10E027000 on June 25, 2010. Reported hazard: DIMPLEX IS RECALLING CERTAIN PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVERS INCLUDED WITH CERTAIN DIMPLEX, ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, AND OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THESE PRODUCTS WERE SOLD TO VARIOUS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO BE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE PART NUMBERS FOR THE REMOTE ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE 6800050200RP, 6800050300RP, 6800050400RP, 68000240200RP, AND BFPI-RC. PART NUMBERS FOR THE ELECTRIC FIREPLACE KITS ARE BF6000, DF2305, DF2603, DF12309, AND NNF5500. THE PART NUMBER FOR THE ELECTRIC STOVE KIT IS DS5598RC.
What should I do if I have this product?
EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED COMPONENTS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539 (8:00 - 4:30 EST, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: DIMPLEX. Model: PLUGIN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE.