2005 Excel Limited | 2010 Excel Limited | 2004 Excel Limited | 2003 Excel Limited | 2008 Excel Wild Cargo | 2002 Excel Limited | 2011 Excel Limited | 2010 Excel Wild Cargo | 2010 Excel Winslow | 2009 Excel Limited | 2008 Excel Limited | 2007 Excel Limited | 2006 Excel Limited | 2008 Excel Classic — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Published December 28, 2010 · Recall initiated: December 20, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V653000, published December 28, 2010 and initiated December 20, 2010. Recalling firm: Peterson Industries, Inc.; 2005 Excel Limited | 2010 Excel Limited | 2004 Excel Limited | 2003 Excel Limited | 2008 Excel Wild Cargo | 2002 Excel Limited | 2011 Excel Limited | 2010 Excel Wild Cargo | 2010 Excel Winslow | 2009 Excel Limited | 2008 Excel Limited | 2007 Excel Limited | 2006 Excel Limited | 2008 Excel Classic — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.
What's the hazard
PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2011 EXCEL FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, MODELS LIMITED, CLASSIC, WINSLOW, AND WILD CARGO, EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
What to do
PETERSON IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539 PETERSON AT 1-785-282-6825.
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Recall details
- Brand
- EXCEL
- Model
- LIMITED
- Manufacturer
- Peterson Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 2005 EXCEL LIMITED | 2010 EXCEL LIMITED | 2004 EXCEL LIMITED | 2003 EXCEL LIMITED | 2008 EXCEL WILD CARGO | 2002 EXCEL LIMITED | 2011 EXCEL LIMITED | 2010 EXCEL WILD CARGO | 2010 EXCEL WINSLOW | 2009 EXCEL LIMITED | 2008 EXCEL LIMITED | 2007 EXCEL LIMITED | 2006 EXCEL LIMITED | 2008 EXCEL CLASSIC
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2005 Excel Limited | 2010 Excel Limited | 2004 Excel Limited | 2003 Excel Limited | 2008 Excel Wild Cargo | 2002 Excel Limited | 2011 Excel Limited | 2010 Excel Wild Cargo | 2010 Excel Winslow | 2009 Excel Limited | 2008 Excel Limited | 2007 Excel Limited | 2006 Excel Limited | 2008 Excel Classic — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V653000 on December 28, 2010. Reported hazard: PETERSON INDUSTRIES, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2011 EXCEL FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS, MODELS LIMITED, CLASSIC, WINSLOW, AND WILD CARGO, EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
What should I do if I have this product?
PETERSON IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED OWNERS. DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539 PETERSON AT 1-785-282-6825.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: EXCEL. Model: LIMITED.