Fireplaces and Inserts Recalled by Monessen Hearth Systems Due to Risk of Fire
CPSC recall 13033. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A control component in the fireplaces and inserts can prevent the unit from lighting though gas continues to flow, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using and turn off the fireplace using the master control switch on the command center which is located inside the control door. Consumers should contact Monessen Hearth Systems Company to arrange a free repair.
CPSC recall 13033 has the recall date 8 Nov 2012. The notice names the firm Monessen Hearth Systems. The recall has about 15,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Gas-Burning Fireplaces.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 15,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves electronically controlled Majestic, Monessen and Vermont Castings direct-vent and B-vent gas fireplaces and inserts. Models included in the recall have serial numbers range from 11-X-027322 to 11-X-031501; 12-X-000275 to 12-X-015206, 11-P-032597 to 11-P-059389; and 12-P-000202 to 12-P-037583. The first two digits represent the year of manufacture, the letter represents the facility and the last six digits are sequential numbers, randomly selected. The serial number is printed on a rating plate, affixed to a cable inside the lower or side control door. |
| Product | Signature Command™ (electronically) Controlled Direct and B-Vent Gas Fireplaces and Inserts, About 15,000, Gas-Burning Fireplaces |
| Sold at | Hearth dealers and distributors nationwide between October 2011 and October 2012 for between $1,030 and $8,160. |
| Manufacturer | Monessen Hearth Systems Co |
| Made in | United States, Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 15,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Gas-Burning Fireplaces
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Monessen Hearth Systems
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13033The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13033. https://recallregister.com/product/1239-fireplaces-and-inserts-recalled-by-monessen-hearth-systems-due-to-risk/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13033 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hearth dealers and distributors nationwide between October 2011 and October 2012 for between $1,030 and $8,160.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13033?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13033?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 15,000