Regency and Masport F38 FG38 Open Flued Gas Log Fireplace (Natural Gas Only)

Official notice

18 Feb 2019

Last checked

18 Feb 2019

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Regency and Masport F38 FG38 Open Flued Gas Log Fireplace (Natural Gas Only). There is a potential for carbon monoxide poisoning, which can result in severe injury or death. Published 2019-02-18.

What to do now

Consumers should immediately cease using the heater and contact Fireplace Products Australia Pty Ltd (FPA) on 1800 860 660 between 8:00am - 4:30pm Melbourne time (Mon-Fri) or email safety@regency-fire.com.au for more information. Consumers can check if the heater is affected by using the search function at https://www.regency-fire.com.au/Customer-Care/Product-notice. FPA will arrange for testing and modification. If heating is required before FPA can conduct testing, please use other sources. DO NOT bring outdoor gas appliances indoors. For more information, see safety alert from Energy Safe Victoria at https://www.esv.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/gas-open-flued-gas-heaters/.

Recall number

8c06be07-f71a-497d-bfbe-5a84658abda8

Official notice

2019-02-18

The hazard

There is a potential for carbon monoxide poisoning, which can result in severe injury or death.

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Affected products

Product 1

Open flued gas log fireplaces. Affected units include: - Regency natural gas F38 open flue gas heater units sold between 2003 and 2018. - Regency natural gas FG38 units sold between 2004 and 2018. - Masport branded F38 units sold between 2003 and 2006. - Masport branded FG38 units sold between 2004 and 2006.

Risk / hazard

There is a potential for carbon monoxide poisoning, which can result in severe injury or death.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

Gas products and appliances, Fireplaces and burners

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

8c06be07-f71a-497d-bfbe-5a84658abda8

Classification

Gas products and appliances, Fireplaces and burners

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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