December 11, 2008
Wolf Steel is recalling about 1,200 Napoleon propane gas fireplace inserts. Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert's glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. The company has received one report of a consumer who suffered minor lacerations when the glass cover shattered.
This recall involves Napoleon propane GDI44 gas fireplace inserts. Model number GDI44 is located on the front cover of the operating instructions or on the rating label found behind the right side panel next to the insert's viewing glass. The glass size is 36' wide and 22' high. Napoleon natural gas GDI44 inserts are not affected by this recall.
The inserts, made in Canada, were sold at authorized Napoleon fireplace hearth dealers nationwide from July 2002 through September 2008 for about $2,000.
Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Wolf Steel to receive a free repair kit.
For additional information, contact Wolf Steel toll-free at (866) 539-2039 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.napoleonfireplaces.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
