Miles Industries Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 20768. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Delayed ignition due to pilot degradation can cause gas in the fireplace to accumulate prior to burner ignition. When ignition takes place, it can cause the glass window to shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact their Valor fireplace retailer or contractor to schedule a free repair. Miles Industries is contacting all known purchasers directly.
CPSC recall 20768 has the recall date 30 Jul 2020. The notice names the firm Miles Industries. The recall has about 370 units. The median CPSC recall of 2020 has 6,100 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Miles Industries has received one report of delayed ignition in the United States. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 370 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves two models of Valor H5 propane gas fireplaces: Model 1150ILP with serial number ranging from 20001 through 20365 and model 1150JLP with serial number ranging from 20366 through 21502. The recalled fireplaces were sold in seven different trim and front options with a log set and a mesh barrier screen that was installed in front of the glass. The fireplaces are a fully enclosed rectangular sheet metal box with a glass front. The exhaust is vented to the outside through a ventilation duct. The model number and serial number are printed on a rating sheet behind the trim. |
| Product | Valor H5 gas fireplace, About 370 (In addition, about 1,050 units were sold in Canada) (Valor H5 gas fireplaces were previously recalled on December 2018.) |
| Sold at | Southern Fireplaces & More, Custom Hearth, On Fire, Abercrombie & Co., Southern Hearth & Patio stores and other Specialty Hearth stores from July 2014 through March 2020 for between $3,700 and $5,500 (not including installation). |
| Manufacturer | Miles Industries Ltd., of Canada |
| Made in | Canada |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 370Median of 2020: 6,100
- CPSC recalls of 2020
- 257
- Recalls of 2020 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls on the register that name Miles Industries
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2018 | Miles Industries Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Burn Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 20768The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 20768. https://recallregister.com/product/8870-miles-industries-recalls-gas-fireplaces-due-to-burn-and-laceration-haz/. 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 20768 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Miles Industries has received one report of delayed ignition in the United States. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Southern Fireplaces & More, Custom Hearth, On Fire, Abercrombie & Co., Southern Hearth & Patio stores and other Specialty Hearth stores from July 2014 through March 2020 for between $3,700 and $5,500 (not including installation).
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 20768?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 20768?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 370 (In addition, about 1,050 units were sold in Canada) (Valor H5 gas fireplaces were previously recalled on December 2018.)