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Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime

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