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Regency Fireplace Products Recalls Gas Stove Fireplaces Due to Explosion and Injury Hazards

Recalled 2018-05-15. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 13,700Units
2018-05-15Recall date
YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
This recall involves Regency Ultimate U37 and U39 direct vent gas stove fireplaces. They were sold in black and have gold or silver trim around the glass doors. "Regency" is printed on the front, bottom left corner of the pedestals of the stoves. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall and are printed on a label located on the inside of the front panel door. Model Number Serial Number Range U39 41001 - 42602 223000001 - 223008520 315000001 - 315012548 U37 13735 - 13763 31001 - 31795 221000025 - 221002269 221031585 - 221031745 313000001 - 313000457
The hazard
The pressure release system can fail and cause the gas stove to explode, posing explosion and injury hazards.
Injuries
Regency has received three reports of the pressure system failing, and one report of the door hinge breaking, including one incident that resulted in minor cuts to the consumer's legs.
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas stoves, turn off the gas supply to the unit, and contact Regency to schedule a free repair.

The details

ProductsRegency Ultimate direct vent gas stove fireplaces (models U37 and U39)
Made byFPI Fireplace Products International Ltd
Imported byFireplace Products U.S. Inc
Made inCanada
CPSC recall number18156
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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