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Gas Fireplace Explosion

The information below regarding gas fireplace explosions and the American Flame gas valve recall is provided by Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. & Associates, a nationally-recognized personal injury law firm. Attorneys at our firm have been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawyers USA, and other publications.  In recognition of their accomplishments, attorneys Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman have been named “Super Lawyers” by Law & Politics magazine.  To contact our law firm for a free consultation, call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s free consultation form.

Gas Fireplace Explosion Lawsuit

Injury and Wrongful Death Claims: A gas fireplace explosion lawsuit could include claims for a burn injury, traumatic brain injury and other injuries. If the person injured dies, the family can bring a wrongful death lawsuit.

Liability in a Gas Fireplace Explosion Case: Several parties may be liable in a gas fireplace explosion:

  • The manufacturer of the gas fireplace
  • The manufacturer of a defective product that was used to make the gas fireplace
  • The retail seller of the fireplace
  • The gas company
  • The owner of the fireplace (e.g., the homeowner)
  • Others

A good lawyer will look at liability issues surrounding all possible parties.

Compensation for Injuries and Death: Compensation could include medical expenses, loss of earnings, pain and suffering, disfigurement, cost of care, and other damages. 

Gas Valve Recall Due to Risk of Gas Fireplace Explosion

CPSC has announced a recall of certain American Flame gas valves due to the risk of gas fireplace explosion:

Date: May 21, 2008
Name of Product: Fireplace Gas Valves
Units: About 12,000
Manufacturer: American Flame Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Hazard: Gas can continue to flow into the fireplace pilot light area after the switch has been turned “off,” posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: American Flame has received two reports of incidents involving valve failure and continuous gas flow. No injuries or fires have been reported.
Description: The recall involves American Flame AF-4000 series fireplace gas valves installed in residential fireplaces made by twelve manufacturers under the following brand names: Pacific Energy, Travis Industries, CFM Corporation, Canadian Heating Products, Portland Willamette, Rasmussen, Chimeneas de Columbia, Twin Eagles, FDM, Inca Metals (Savannah Heating), Even Temp, and Valley Comfort. The valves were installed in some but not all fireplaces. Date codes included in the recall include 0622 through 0718. The gas valve model number is located on a label on the bottom of each gas valve. The date code is located above the label.
Sold by: Fireplace retailers and distributors nationwide from September 2006 through July 2007 for between $500 and $2,000 for the fireplaces, with additional costs for installation.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact their dealer for a free repair. The repair involves replacing the fireplace’s valve if it leaks gas in the “off” position when tested by a qualified service technician.


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