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Call it, Randy, Quadrant just settled a big class action over in Issaguah. The HVAC guy had forgotten to install supply ducts over some garage ceilings that were the insulated floors of the house above. After a few years of nasal discomfort, someone figured out what was going on and a bunch of homeowners hired a lawyer. Quadrant had to buy back 15 of those houses and repair the rest. Myself and another local inspector got hired by Quadrant to reinspect all 15 of those homes before they were put back up for sale. You don't want to be that guy. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike

Dang, There must be a wormhole between a crawlspace here and one in Kentucky; those are my briefs! I left them there after I ran into a rat and messed myself screaming like a little girl. OT - OF!!! M.

What Jeremy said; have an electrician upgrade the existing house panel, service entrance cables and mast to 200 amps, bring the service drop from the pole directly to the weatherhead at the house, and then use the same cable currently being used as a feeder from the garage as the feeder for the panel in the garage. Have your electrician properly reconfigure as necessary the panel in the garage as a 100-amp sub-panel. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike

Hi All, I've just updated this post with photos of the affected boilers. OT - OF!!! M.

CPSC Alert #09-008 Effikal LLC of Orion, MI has recalled about 45,000 gas vent dampers for a defect that can cause them to fail and leak carbon monoxide, posing an asphyxiation risk to consumers. Inspectors finding these dampers should inform their client about this recall and advise homeowners to immediately stop using the boilers, weather permitting, and contact their installer to confirm they have a recalled vent damper and to receive a free vent damper replacement. Name of Product: Automatic Gas Vent Dampers Manufacturer: Effikal LLC, of Orion, Mich. Hazard: The automatic gas vent damper could fail, and if the blocked vent switch does not activate, the vent could leak carbon monoxide (CO). This poses a risk of CO poisoning to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall involves Effikal RVGP-PC Gas Vent Damper size 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 which are installed with the gas boiler systems listed in the downloadable chart below. The vent damper date code is located on a sticker under the motor assembly cap on the plastic base. Serial numbers are located on a label on the side of the damper’s cap. All sizes and models of the RVGP-PC have the same motor assembly with black Effikal caps and black plastic bases. Sold by: Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from August 2007 through July 2008 for between $1,000 and $4,000 for the boilers. Gas vent dampers were sold as part of the gas boiler systems. Models & Serial Numbers: Click here for a downloadable chart of manufacturers, models and serial numbers. Manufactured in: United States Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Effikal toll-free at (866) 790-3739, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.effikal.com

CPSC Alert #09-009 General Power Products, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled about 13,000 portable generators because the generator’s fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Inspectors seeing these generators being used as stand-by powerloss generators in a home should inform their client about this recall and advise the homeowner to immediately stop using the generator and contact General Power Products to determine if the generator’s fuel valve is damaged and, if it is, to receive a free repair kit and instructions. Name of Product: Portable Generators Importer: General Power Products LLC, of Loveland, Ohio Incidents/Injuries: General Power Products has received 14 reports of damaged fuel valves. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall includes the General Power Products 6000 Watt portable generator and the Poulan Pro 6000 Watt portable generator with serial numbers 060400483 through 060600725. The serial number is stamped on the engine block which is located on the front of the engine below the generator’s control panel. “General Power Productsâ€

CPSC Alert #08-388 Menards, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled about 42,000 3.6-volt Masterforce brand cordless screwdrivers for a defective battery that can overhead during recharging and catch fire. Inspectors who own/use one of these screwdrivers should immediately stop using the screwdrivers and return them to any Menards store for a free replacement or refund. Name of Product: MasterForce 3.6-volt Cordless Screwdrivers Importer: Menards, of Eau Claire, Wisc. Manufacturer: Great Star Industry Co., of China Hazard: The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating. Incidents/Injuries: The firm and CPSC have received three reports of fires. One consumer suffered burns to the hand, and another experienced temporary hearing loss. Description: The recalled cordless screwdrivers are green and gray in color. “MASTERFORCEâ€

CPSC Alert #08-391 Wolf Appliance, in cooperation with the CPSC, has voluntarily recalled about 24,000 gas ranges due to a defect that makes the 18-inch oven flash fire and poses a burn hazard. Inspectors finding these ranges should inform their client of this recall and advise the homeowner to immediately stop using the 18-inch oven and contact the manufacturer to schedule a free, in-home repair. Name of Product: Wolf Appliance Gas Ranges Manufacturer: Wolf Appliance Inc., of Madison, Wis. Hazard: Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Wolf has received 97 reports of units experiencing delayed ignition, including 15 minor burns. There have been no reports of fires or property damage. Description: This recall involves the following Wolf Appliance 48-Inch gas ranges with model numbers: P48, PS48 and R48. The gas ranges are stainless steel with a double oven. A “Wolfâ€

CPSC Alert #08-405 Gotham lighting, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled about 30,000 compact recessed ceiling lights that might fail to work in an emergency. Inspectors finding these lights should inform their client of the recall and advise homeowners to inspect the fixtures immediately and contact Gotham Lighting to receive a repair for the light fixture. Name of Products: Gotham Compact Fluorescent Downlights (Recessed Ceiling Lights) Units: About 30,000 Manufacturer: Gotham Lighting, of Conyers, Ga. Hazard: The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency. Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported. Description: Only Gotham Compact Fluorescent Downlights sold with the optional backup battery pack are included in the recall. The lights are recessed ceiling lights that were manufactured between November 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008. Sold by: Electrical distributors and sales representatives nationwide from November 2007 through July 2008 for between $250 and $350. Manufactured in: United States and China For additional information, contact Gotham Lighting at (800) 315-4982 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.gothamlighting.com

CPSC Alert #08-353 Harbor Freight Tools, in cooperation with the CPSC, has voluntarily recalled about 58,000 halogen work light sets due to a fire/shock hazard. Inspectors using these lights should immediately stop using them and contact Harbor Freight Tools for a full refund. Name of Product: Chicago Electric Halogen Work Lights Distributor: Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif. Hazard: The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: There have been three reports of incidents in which the recalled halogen work lights overheated and melted. No injuries have been reported. Description: The halogen work lights are 500 watts. Model number 30858 is included in this recall. The lamp measures 7 inches wide x 5 ½ inches high and is mounted on a yellow frame. “UL Listed E163392â€

CPSC Alert #08-360 Progress Lighting, in cooperation with the CPSC, has voluntarily recalled about 6,000 overhead light fixtures because they can unexpectedly fall and injure people. Inspectors that find these fixtures should inform their clients about this recall and advise homeowners to call 866-418-5543 to obtain a free repair kit and a certificate for a free installation of the repair kit by an electrician. Name of Products: Pendant-Style Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures Importer: Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C. Hazard: The ceiling-mount assembly that supports the light fixture can fail, causing the fixture to unexpectedly fall and injure consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Progress Lighting has received three reports of incidents, including one report of a fixture falling from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall involves the following models of pendant-style ceiling-mounted light fixtures: P3601-09, P3602-09, P3603-09, P3603-09EXP, P3685-09, P3685-09EXP, P4260-09, P4261-09, P4261-09EXP and P4262-09. The product number is located inside the canopy located flush with the ceiling. The fixtures have frosted white glass and a brushed aluminum finish. Sold by: Electrical/lighting distributors and select Home Depot and Expo Design Centers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2008 for between $180 and $1,000 Manufactured in: China Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Progress Lighting toll-free at (866) 418-5543 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.progresslighting.com

CPSC Alert #08-369 Venmar CES Inc. , in cooperation with the CPSC, has voluntarily recalled about 3,400 heat recovery ventilators due to a fire hazard. Inspectors finding these ventilators should inform their clients of this recall and advise the homeowner to immediately turn off the ventilator, disconnect it from the power supply, and contact Venmar CES to schedule a technician to install a free repair. Name of Product: Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators Units: About 3,400 Manufacturer: Venmar CES Inc., of Saskatoon, Canada Hazard: The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Venmar CES has received three reports of ventilator motors overheating, resulting in fires which caused property damage. Description: Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators are designed to exchange air between the inside and outside of a building or home in order to provide fresh air. The recall includes the following brand names and model numbers: Brand name Flair, Model Nos. 150/300 Compact, 300/600 Compact Brand name Venmar, Model Nos. 6LC, HRV600i, 12LC, HRV1200i Brand name PrepAir, Model Nos. PrepAir600i, PrepAir1200i Brand name vanEE, Model Nos. 6LC, 12LC Brand name Carrier, Model Nos. 62AA-064---101XX, 62AA-127---101XX Brand name York, Model Nos. VIXRDXXA01 Brand name Heil, Model Nos. VRC 300 Compact, VRC 600 Compact Brand name Aston, Model Nos. HRV600i, HRV1200i Brand name Broan, Model Nos. HRV650, HRVl150 Brand name Venmate, Model Nos. 600H, 1200H The "X" in the model number can be either a letter or a number. The model number is written on a silver or black label on the outside panel. Sold by: Heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1991 through July 2007 for between $1,700 and $2,000. Manufactured in: Canada Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Venmar CES toll-free at (866) 698-6283 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or visit the firm's Web site at www.venmarces.com

CPSC Alert #08-602 The Goodman Company, in cooperation with the CPSC, has voluntarily recalled about 30,000 packaged terminal air conditioner/heat pump (PTAC) units for a fire hazard. Inspectors findiing these units should inform their clients of this recall and advise the homeowner to contact Goodman at the number below to receive a free replacement power cord. Commercial and institutional owners will be contacted directly and will install the power cord. Name of Product: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) Units Units: About 30,000 Manufacturer: Goodman Company L.P., of Houston, Texas Hazard: The PTAC’s power cords can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Goodman has received nine reports of smoke or fire associated with the PTAC’s power cords. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall includes 5.0 kW Amana-brand, Comfort-Aire-brand and Century-brand PTAC units with model numbers PTxxx3x50xx (Amana) and EKTxxx-150x (Comfort-Aire and Century), and serial numbers 0702112056 through 0804237539. The model and serial numbers are located on the control board plate found under the PTAC unit’s front cover. Sold by: Goodman and heating and cooling equipment dealers nationwide from February 2007 through June 2008 for between $700 and $1,000. Manufactured in: United States Consumer Contact: For additional information regarding Amana-brand units, call (800) 366-0339 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday; for Comfort-Aire and Century-brand units, call (877) 442-4482 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; or for all products visit www.regcen.com/ptaccord

CPSC Alert #08-375 Lithonia Lighting, in cooperation with the CPSC, has voluntarily recalled the following light fixtures because they can fall and injure someone. Inspectors finding these fixtures should inform their clients of this recall and advise the homeowner to inspect the fixtures immediately and take down any units with loose glass and contact Lithonia Lighting to arrange for a free replacement Name of Product: Indoor Lighting Fixtures Units: About 1,400 Manufacturer/Distributor: Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga. Hazard: The glass reflector can separate from the fixture and fall, posing a risk of injury to consumers below the fixture. Incidents/Injuries: There has been one report of a glass reflector falling. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recall involves the Hi-Bay Indoor High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Fixtures, model numbers PG16A and PG21A. The fixture is intended for high-mounting heights (at least 20 feet above floor level) and is used in retail, warehouse and heavy manufacturing locations. The fixture’s housing is made of die-cast aluminum. Sold by: Electrical distributors and sales representatives nationwide from January 2007 through May 2008 for between $280 and $350. Manufactured in: United States Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lithonia Lighting at (800) 315-4963 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lithonia.com

CPSC Alert #08-594 American Welding & Tank, in cooperation with the CPSC, has issued a voluntary recalled of more than 11,000 underground propane storage tanks due to a risk of leaks that can pose a fire and burn hazard. Inspectors finding these tanks should notify their clients of this recall and check with the homeowner to see whether the firm has already contacted them and has performed onsite repairs. Name of Product: Conversion Underground Propane Storage Tanks Units: About 11,000 Manufacturer: American Welding & Tank LLC, of Jesup, Ga. Hazard: An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to propane leaks, but rust inside a propane tank can cause the odor to fade. Some converted above-ground to underground converted tanks can have an increased susceptibility to odor fade, causing consumers to be unable to detect the odor of propane in the event of a gas leak. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers if there is a leak in the propane gas system. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received a report in which two individuals sustained first and second degree burn injuries, as they were attempting to ignite an outside fireplace. Description: The recall includes 120 gallon to 1,000 gallon underground propane storage tanks which were previously converted from above-ground to underground storage tanks in the period of January 2005 through April 2008. Sold to: Retail propane dealers in the eastern United States, from January 2005 through April 2008. Manufactured in: United States For additional information, contact American Welding & Tank toll-free at (866) 614-0910 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.awtank.com

CPSC Alert #08-335 Lithonia Lighting, in cooperation with the CPSC, has announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Inspectors seeing these fixtures should warn their clients that these are a fire hazard and advise homeowners to immediately stop using the them and contact Lithonia Lighting to arrange for a free replacement fixture. Name of Product: Indoor Lighting Fixtures Units: About 1,200 Manufacturer/Distributor: Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga. Hazard: A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled fixture is a ceiling-mounted downlight. Model number LV3R is included in this recall and is printed on a UL label inside the light’s housing. Sold at: Electrical distributors and electrical sales representatives nationwide from April 2007 through May 2008 for between $60 and $80. Manufactured in: United States Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lithonia Lighting at (800) 315-4935 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.lithonia.com

CPSC Alert #08-300 Progress Lighting, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled the following ceiling-mounted indoor light fixtures because they can fall on someone and injure them. Inspectors finding these fixtures should inform their clients and the homeowner of the hazard. Name of Product: Indoor Ceiling Light Fixtures Units: About 7,500 Importer: Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C. Hazard: A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Progress Lighting has received five reports of fixtures falling, including a report of an incident where two consumers suffered bruises. Description: The recall involves the International Series indoor (foyer) light fixtures. The light fixture has metal hardware and frosted white glass. The fixtures use either incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. “Made in/Hecho en/Fabrique aux Chinaâ€

CPSC Alert #08-584 Sauna By Airwall, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled some infra-red sauna rooms due to a fire hazard. Inspectors finding these saunas should inform their clients of this recall and advise the homeowner to stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Infra-Red Sauna Rooms Units: About 225 Distributor: Sauna By Airwall Inc., of Bellflower, Calif. Manufacturer: Xuzhou Waterstar Electronic Co. Hazard: The heating unit and fuse can fail, leading to overheating of the saunas. This defect can result in a serious fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Sauna By Airwall has received four reports of fires resulting in property damage. There have been no reports of personal injury. Description: The recalled infra-red sauna rooms are made of wood and include the following model numbers: IC I, IC II, IC III, IC IV, and IC V. The model number is indicated on the serial plate located on the back of the machine, in the lower right hand corner. IC I (1-Person) Dimensions: 35.5"x41.5"x75"(in) IC II (2-Person) Dimensions: 47"x47"x75"(in) IC III (3-Person) Dimensions: 60"x49"x75"(in) IC IV (4-Person) Dimensions: 69"x53"x75"(in) IC V (Corner) Dimensions: 59"x23.5"x49x75"(in) Sold by: Authorized Sauna By Airwall dealers nationwide from November 2006 through April 2008 for between $600 and $4,000. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and disconnect from power source, and contact the firm for a refund. All known users have been contacted. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm collect at (562) 630-2283 between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or via e-mail at customersupport@saunabyairwall.com

CPSC Alert #08-309 A.O. Smith Corporation in cooperation with the CPSC has voluntarily recalled the following product. Inspectors finding this product should inform their clients that the product has been recalled, inform the homeowner and advise the homeowner to stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Water Pump Motors Units: About 6,750 Manufacturer: A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio Hazard: The water pumps with the recalled motors are labeled as containing a one-horsepower motor, but actually contain a 3/4-horsepower motor. Under certain conditions, the smaller motor could overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall involves motors included with lawn sprinkler pumps and jet pumps manufactured by F. E. Myers Co. The recall also includes replacement pump motors that were sold separately. Model# QP10 - Lawn Sprinkler Pump Model# QP10B - Lawn Sprinkler Pump with Brass Impeller Model# HJ100S - Shallow Well Jet Pump Model# HJ100S-1 - Shallow Well Jet Pump with Brass Impeller Model# HJ100D - Deep Well Jet Pump Model# HJ100D - LR Deep Well Jet Pump Less Regulator Model# HJ100D -1 Deep Well Jet Pump with Brass Impeller Model# 20935A000K - Individually Sold Replacement Motor Only pumps manufactured between August 2007 and May 2008 are included in the recall. The pump’s model number, manufacturing date code and the name “Myersâ€

CPSC Alert #08-566 Weil-McLain, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled certain models of their gas boilers due to a carbon monoxide hazard. Home inspectors that find these boilers should inform their clients of the potential hazard and advise homeowners to stop using the boilers immediately unless otherwise instructed by an HVAC professional. Name of Product: Weil-McLain CGs and CGi Gas Boilers Units: About 32,000 Manufacturer: Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind. Hazard: If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall involves cast iron, gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The following model names and serial numbers are included in the recall. Models CGs-3, CGs-4, CGs-5, CGs-6 from serial# CP 5071501 through CP 5694976 Models CGi-3, CGi-5, CGi-6 Series 2 from serial # CP 4134351 through CP 5698635 The model name and serial number are located on separate labels on the outside of the left panel. Sold by: Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from October 2001 through December 2007 for between $1,700 and $2,700. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Weil-McLain toll-free at (866) 783-9276 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.weil-mclain.com

CPSC Alert #08-567 Williamson-Thermoflo in cooperation with the CPSC has recalled the boilers listed below. Inspectors finding these boilers shoudl warn homeowners to stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Williamson-Thermoflo GWS and GWI Gas Boilers Units: About 1,800 Manufacturer: Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind. Hazard: If there is a leak in the vent piping, the recalled boilers can leak carbon monoxide (CO) into the buildings in which they are installed, posing a risk of CO poisoning. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall involves cast iron, gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The following model names and serial numbers are included in the recall. Model GWS-127, GWS-158 from serial# CP 5160092 through CP 5663040 Model GWI-063, GWI-095, GWI-127, GWI-158 from serial# CP 4363986 through CP 5699844 The model name and serial number are located on separate labels on the outside of the left panel. Sold by: Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbers and contractors nationwide from October 2001 through December 2007 for between $1,500 and $2,700. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Williamson-Thermoflo toll-free at (866) 783-9516 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.williamson-thermoflo.com

CPSC Alert #08-573 Frigidaire Canada, in cooperation with the CPSC has The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Kenmore Wall Ovens Units: About 7,500 Manufacturer: Frigidaire Canada, a sister company of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio Hazard: During extended broiling, gas can build in the oven cavity and escape when the oven door is opened. This poses a burn and possible fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Electrolux has received 16 reports of incidents involving gas build-up, including flames escaping from the oven door, burns to the hands and face and singed hair. Description: This recall involves Kenmore 24-inch-wide gas and propane, wall-mounted ovens. The self-cleaning ovens were sold in white, black, bisque and stainless steel, and have the Kenmore name printed on the oven control panel. The model and serial numbers of the ovens that are part of this recall can be found on the frame on the left side of the oven cavity. Model Numbers: 790.30472400, 790.30473400, 790.30473401, 790.30474400, 790.30479400 Serial Number Range: NF401xxxxx through NF610xxxxx Sold at: Sears, Sears Hardware, Kmart and the great indoors stores nationwide and Sears.com from September 2004 through October 2007 for between $760 and $1,150. Manufactured in: Canada Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the "broil" feature on recalled ovens and contact Sears to schedule a free repair. Consumers may continue to use the "bake" feature. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sears toll-free at (800) 479-6408 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday or visit the firm's Web site at www.sears.com

CPSC Alert #08-277 American Flame, in cooperation with the CPSC, has recalled some models of their gas fireplaces in order to replace defective gas valves. Inspectors seeing these products should warn homeowners to stop using these fireplaced immediately unless otherwise instructed. 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,â€

CPSC Alert #08-576 Hearth & Home Technologies® in cooperation with the CPSC has voluntarily recalled some of their fireplace wall controls. Inspectors seeing these controls should warn consumers to stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: IntelliSwitch Fireplace Wall Controls Units: About 22,000 Manufacturer (Fireplace): Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., of Lakeville, Minn. Manufacturer (Wall Controls): Nortech Systems Inc., of Wayzata, Minn. Hazard: Failure in the wall control system can cause the fireplace to turn on by itself creating a risk of property damage. If the control fails and the consumer has left combustible objects directly in front of an unattended fireplace, there may also be a risk of fire. Incidents/Injuries: Hearth & Home has received 13 reports of a fireplace turning itself on and continuing to operate, including two reports of minor property damage caused by high temperature. No fires or injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves WSK-300 IntelliSwitch Fireplace Wall Controls sold with Heat & Glo gas direct vent fireplaces with the following model & serial numbers: Model Number 6000GLX-IPI-S; sold from January 2007 to January 22, 2008 - serial numbers up to 0021279289 Model Number 6000GLX-IPILP-S; sold from January 2007 to January 22, 2008 - serial numbers up to 0021279322 Model Number 6000GLX-IPI-R; sold from January 2007 to January 28, 2008 - serial numbers up to 0021281203 Model Number 6000GLX-IPILP-R; sold from January 2007 to January 22, 2008 - serial numbers up to 0021279291 Model Cerona 36; sold from January 2007 to January 22, 2008 - serial numbers up to 0021279592 Model Cerona 42; sold from January 2007 to January 23, 2008 - serial numbers up to 0021279097 The fireplaces have a serial plate located on the floor, right hand side, of the fireplace control compartment. The model code, serial number, and date of manufacture are on this plate. The recall also includes the following wall controls sold separately: Heat & Glo model WSK-300-HNG; sold from January 2007 to December 2007 - no serial numbers Heatilator model WSK-300-HTL; sold from June 2007 to December 2007 - no serial numbers Quadra-Fire model WSK-300-QF; sold from November 2007 to December 2007 - no serial numbers Sold by: Fireplace stores and distributors nationwide from January 2007 through February 2008 for between $2,800 and $3,500. Individual wall controls were sold by fireplace stores, distributors, and installers from January 2007 through February 2008 for $180. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should disable the fireplace until the repair is performed if they will be away from their residence for an extended period of time. Retailers are contacting consumers directly to inform them about the retrofit program and provide instructions on disabling the fireplace. Hearth & Home Technologies will send consumers a free replacement wall control panel for installation by the consumer or trained technician. Consumers not contacted by their retailer should contact Hearth & Home Technologies. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hearth & Home Technologies at (800) 215-5152 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.heatnglo.com.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC Alert #08-286 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Specialty Lamp International has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as “Square Dâ€