Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Jotul North America Due to Electrical Shock and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 13055. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fireplace insert's electrical wiring can come into contact with the metal rating plate on the insert, posing electrical shock and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled gas fireplace inserts before checking the unit's model and serial numbers. Contact the store where purchased or Jotul directly to schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 13055 has the recall date 4 Dec 2012. The notice names the firm Jotul North America. The recall has about 1,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. 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 | The firm has received one report of an electric shock and burn injury with the recalled fireplace inserts. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,200 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves four models of Jotul and Scan brand gas fireplace inserts. These inserts fit into existing vented fireplaces providing a variety of fireplace effects fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. The fireplace inserts are cast iron or steel and have a glass front, ceramic fiber logs, a gas burner and an electrical cord. They measure about 17 inches by 32 inches. The model and serial numbers are located on a metal rating plate inside the bottom front panel of the fireplace insert. Model Names Model Numbers Serial Numbers Jotul GI 450 DVII 350860 30001 through 31056 Jotul GI 450 DV TSI 350861 Scan 45i 350862 1001 through 1182 Scan 45i TSI 350866 |
| Product | Jotul and Scan gas fireplace inserts, About 1,200 in the United States and 50 in Canada, Gas-Burning Fireplaces |
| Sold at | Independent specialty fireplace and stove stores nationwide and in Canada from June 2010 through September 2012 for about $2,200. |
| Manufacturer | Jotul North America |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,200Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 22%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Gas-Burning Fireplaces
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Jotul North America
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13055The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13055. https://recallregister.com/product/1258-gas-fireplace-inserts-recalled-by-jotul-north-america-due-to-electrica/. 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 13055 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received one report of an electric shock and burn injury with the recalled fireplace inserts.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent specialty fireplace and stove stores nationwide and in Canada from June 2010 through September 2012 for about $2,200.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13055?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13055?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,200 in the United States and 50 in Canada