Regency Fireplace Products Recalls Gas Stove Fireplaces Due to Explosion and Injury Hazards
CPSC recall 18156. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The pressure release system can fail and cause the gas stove to explode, posing explosion and injury hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas stoves, turn off the gas supply to the unit, and contact Regency to schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 18156 has the recall date 15 May 2018. The notice names the firm FPI Fireplace Products International. The recall has about 13,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Explosion.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Regency has received three reports of the pressure system failing, and one report of the door hinge breaking, including one incident that resulted in minor cuts to the consumer's legs. |
|---|---|
| Units | 13,700 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Regency Ultimate U37 and U39 direct vent gas stove fireplaces. They were sold in black and have gold or silver trim around the glass doors. "Regency" is printed on the front, bottom left corner of the pedestals of the stoves. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall and are printed on a label located on the inside of the front panel door. Model Number Serial Number Range U39 41001 - 42602 223000001 - 223008520 315000001 - 315012548 U37 13735 - 13763 31001 - 31795 221000025 - 221002269 221031585 - 221031745 313000001 - 313000457 |
| Product | Regency Ultimate direct vent gas stove fireplaces (models U37 and U39), About 13,700 (in addition, 11,300 were sold in Canada and 10 were sold in Mexico) |
| Sold at | Fireplace distributors and stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2018 for about $2,800. |
| Manufacturer | FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd., of Canada |
| Importer | Fireplace Products U.S. Inc |
| Distributor | FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd., of Canada |
| Made in | Canada |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 13,700Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name FPI Fireplace Products International
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18156. https://recallregister.com/product/8324-regency-fireplace-products-recalls-gas-stove-fireplaces-due-to-explosi/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18156 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Regency has received three reports of the pressure system failing, and one report of the door hinge breaking, including one incident that resulted in minor cuts to the consumer's legs.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Fireplace distributors and stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2018 for about $2,800.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18156?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18156?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 13,700 (in addition, 11,300 were sold in Canada and 10 were sold in Mexico)