July 5, 2006

Heat & Glo Indoor/Outdoor Gas Fireplaces 

Name of Product: Heat & Glo Twilight II and IIB Gas Fireplaces

Units: About 1,550 units

Manufacturer: Heat & Glo, of Lakeville, Minn.

Hazard: Temperatures in the framing header area above these fireplaces can get too high, posing a fire hazard.

Description: The recall involves the Heat & Glo Twilight II and IIB indoor/outdoor see-through gas fireplaces. The model name, Twilight II or IIB, can be found by looking at the bottom right side of the inside of the control compartment of the inside portion of the fireplace.

Sold by: Fireplace stores and distributors nationwide from July 2005 through April 2006 for about $3,700.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these fireplaces until the repair is performed. Homeowners are being contacted by Heat & Glo to schedule an appointment for the free repair. Please contact Heat & Glo at the number below if you have not already been contacted.

Consumer Contact: Contact Heat & Glo at (800) 215-5152 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or see http://www.gem3642.com/