Release #06-198
CFM Corp. Recalls Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces for Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces
Units: About 1,300
Manufacturer: CFM Corp. of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Hazard: Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: Only models EWF30, EWF36, and EWF36A are affected by this recall. The recalled fireplaces are 400 or 700 pound steel plate wood-burning fireplaces with the trade name “Sequoia.” The fireplaces measure 30-inches-wide or 36-inches-wide, have doors which seal them and are designed for installation in openings in the walls of homes that connect to chimneys. Affected model and serial numbers include.
The name "CFM Corporation" and the model and serial number are located on the rating plate at the bottom right corner of each fireplace
Manufactured In: Canada and the United States
Sold at: Authorized Vermont Castings dealers in Canada and the United States from January 1, 2003 through mid-April, 2006 for about $2,200 for the EWF30 and about $3,000 for the EWF36 and EWF36A.
Remedy: CFM representatives or authorized dealers will arrange to conduct an in-home repair for every affected fireplace
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact CFM Corp. at (866) 757-6649 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
