Dimplex North America Ltd. | NHTSA Recall #10E027000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10E027000 by Dimplex North America Ltd.. Includes 24,447 affected units, PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVERS/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10E027000
Manufacturer: Dimplex North America Ltd.
Report Received Date: 2010-06-25T00:00:00
Subject: Plug-in remote control receivers/possible fire
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 24,447

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: The plug-in remote control receiver can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 10E027000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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