Dimplex · United States · Crit
Dimplex Plugin Electric Fireplace: Equipment
Affects Dimplex Plugin Electric Fireplace · — — about 24K vehicles.
The hazard
THE PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER CAN OVERHEAT, POSING A FIRE HAZARD.
What to do
EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED COMPONENTS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539 (8:00 - 4:30 EST, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational