9999 DIMPLEX PLUGIN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE Recall

Campaign:: 10E027000 on 06/24/2010
Component:: Equipment
Affected:: 24,447
Defect:: Dimplex is recalling certain plug-in remote control receivers included with certain dimplex, electraflame, symphony, and optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. these products were sold to various recreational vehicle manufacturers to be installed as original equipment and sold as aftermarket replacement parts. the part numbers for the remote accessories and replacement parts are 6800050200rp, 6800050300rp, 6800050400rp, 68000240200rp, and bfpi-rc. part numbers for the electric fireplace kits are bf6000, df2305, df2603, df12309, and nnf5500. the part number for the electric stove kit is ds5598rc.
Consequence:: The plug-in remote control receiver can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Correction:: Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. dimplex will provide owners of the affected components a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. the safety recall began on december 22, 2010. owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539 (8:00 - 4:30 est, monday through friday.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .