Miles Industries Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Burn Hazard
Recalled 2018-12-20. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 1,000Units
2018-12-20Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Valor H5 gas fireplaces fueled by either natural gas or propane gas. The recalled fireplaces were sold in six different trim options and are a fully enclosed rectangular sheet metal box with a shatter resistant glass front. They were sold with a mesh barrier screen that was installed in front of the glass. The fireplace exhaust is vented to the outside through a ventilation duct. The model number and serial number are printed on a rating sheet behind the trim. Model Number Product Name Serial Number Range 1100 Natural Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1100N10000 - 1100N12173 1100 Propane Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1100P20000 - 1100P21132 1150 Natural Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1150N10000 - 1150N11448 1150 Propane Gas Valor H5 Gas Fireplace 1150P20000 - 1150P20822
- The hazard
- The trim around the fireplaces can leak hot exhaust air, posing a burn hazard.
- Injuries
- Miles Industries has received one report of mantle charring. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact Miles Industries to schedule a free repair.
The details
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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