Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
DIMPLEX
Model Of Vehicle
PLUGIN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
10E027000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
The Plug-In Remote Control Receiver Can Overheat, Posing A Fire Hazard.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dimplex North America Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
24447
Date Owners Notified
20101222
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Dimplex North America Ltd.
Date Report Received
20100625