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Skyline Marquis Propane Gas Fireplaces by Kingsman Fireplaces
- Starting date:
- August 10, 2011
- Posting date:
- August 10, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002626
Affected products
Skyline Marquis Propane Gas Fireplaces by Kingsman Fireplaces
Product description
This recall involves direct vent gas fireplaces sold under the name "Skyline Marquis collection". They run on propane gas. The following model numbers are being recalled and can be found on the rating plate located on the bottom of the fireplace near the valve control.
Model Numbers
- MQRB3328LP
- MQRB3328LPE
- MQRB3328LPT
- MQRB3328LPTE
- MQRB4236LP
- MQRB4236LPE
- MQRB4236LPT
- MQRB4236LPTE
Hazard identified
Delayed ignition can cause the fireplace's propane gas to explode and break or shatter the glass door. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers nearby.
Kingsman Fireplaces has received two reports of fireplace glass doors breaking.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 296 of the recall fireplaces were sold by authorized distributors and specialty fireplace stores in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from April 2008 to December 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Canada.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Kingsman Fireplaces
Winnipeg
Manitoba
CANADA
Tel: 1-855-593-3304
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces, turn off the gas supply to the fireplace and contact Kingsman Fireplaces to schedule a free repair.
For more information, consumers may contact Kingsman Fireplaces toll-free at 1-855-593-3304 between 8 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.