About 700,000 remote control kits for electric fireplaces were imported from China by Dimplex North America of Ontario, Canada, and sold nationwide from January 1998 through December 2008 for between $200 and $1,500 with the price including the electric fireplace or stove.
The commission said the plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a risk of fire to consumers.
The remote controls were sold for use with Dimplex, Electraflame, Symphony, Optiflame, Electralog and Charmglow brand electric fireplaces. The recall involves remote control units with model numbers 47-1001, 47-1010-R and APT-1315.
Consumers were advised to unplug the control kit and contact Dimplex for a free replacement kit.
Consumers can call 866-673-9880 for information.
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