CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, DESA Heating Products Announce Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-238

Date: August 01, 2005

Product Name: "Vanguard" and "FMI" Compact Fireplaces

Recall Description:

The recall includes DESA Heating Products 10,000 Btu Thermostatically Controlled Compact Classic Hearth Fireplaces that burn propane or natural gas. They have the following model names and number: Vanguard (VMH10TPC & VMH10TNC) and FMI (EFS10TPA & EFS10TNA). They have serial numbers between 015200000 and 017400000. The model and serial numbers are on the end of the shipping carton and on the model, data tags inside the lower access door of the compact fireplaces. 

Hazard Description:

The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ignite, causing a minor flare-up, which could cause nearby combustibles to ignite.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: 534

Incidents:

DESA has received one report of a minor flare-up of the fireplace. DESA has received no reports of personal injury or property damage.

Sold At:

Hearth shops, central heat and air conditioning retailers and gas suppliers nationwide from April 2004 through June 2005 for between $639 and $912. 

Manufactured In:

United States