Pellet Heater/Stove recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

October 22, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

United States Stove Company Recalls Pellet Stoves Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

16017

Sold / distributed

Northern Tool, Orsheln, Orgill Brothers and Rural King home heating retailers and online at www.HomeDepot.com, www.Lowes.com and www.NorthernTool.com from April 2010 through March 2012 for about $1000.

Why it was recalled

The internal fire box baffle can degrade, overheat and pose a fire hazard.

What was recalled

The recall includes United States Stove Company's HomComfort 2400 24K BTU Pellet Heater/Stoves. These steel and polycarbonate products are gray and are used as a window mounted heating appliance. The heaters measure about 21.5 inches high by 24.5 inches deep by 23 inches wide. Serial numbers included in the recall are 0451 through 4420, 5681 through 5890 and 6301 through 6310. The firm name and serial number are printed on the faceplate attached by screws on the front bottom of the unit.

What to do

Consumers should immediately unplug these units, stop using the product and return the circuit board and serial face plate to the firm for $868 cash or $1,200 credit towards the purchase of any United States Stove Company product.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.