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Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC recall 09733. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should stop using the recalled fireplaces immediately, shut off the gas supply to the fireplace, and contact Central Fireplace to arrange for a free replacement kit.

CPSC recall 09733 has the recall date 27 Mar 2009. The notice names the firm Central Fireplace. The recall has about 760 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Fireplaces & Accessories.

CPSC recall noticeMore of the notice

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More of the notice

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CPSC recall 09733: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
Central Fireplace has received seven reports of the glass doors breaking when consumers were relighting the fireplace's pilot light. No injuries have been reported.
Units760
Description
The recall involves Central Fireplace models CF3036MV-LP and CF3036MVB. The model number is located on the data plate behind the control panel door where the gas valve is located.
ProductDirect Vent Gas Fireplaces, About 760, Fireplaces & Accessories
Sold atFireplace dealers nationwide from April 2001 through July 2007 for about $1,600.
ManufacturerCentral Fireplace
Made inUnited States

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
760Median of 2009: 10,000
CPSC recalls of 2009
383
Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
6%
Recalls of 2009 in the category Fireplaces & Accessories
0%
Recalls on the register that name Central Fireplace
1

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09733. https://recallregister.com/product/6038-central-fireplace-recalls-fireplaces-due-to-laceration-hazard/. 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 09733 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: Central Fireplace has received seven reports of the glass doors breaking when consumers were relighting the fireplace's pilot light. No injuries have been reported.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Fireplace dealers nationwide from April 2001 through July 2007 for about $1,600.
How many units are in CPSC recall 09733?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 760
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: United States