Vanguard Compact Fireplaces (DESA Heating) – Gas Safety Concern (2005)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
"Vanguard" and "FMI" Compact Fireplaces
Brand
DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
DESA Heating Products, of Bowling Green, Ky. is recalling "Vanguard" and "FMI" Compact Fireplaces. The hazard is: The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking ga. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recall includes DESA Heating Products 10,000 Btu Thermostatically Controlled Compact Classic Hearth Fireplaces that burn propane or natural gas. They have the following model names and number: Vanguard (VMH10TPC & VMH10TNC) and FMI (EFS10TPA & EFS10TNA). They have serial numbers between 015200000 and 017400000. The model and serial numbers are on the end of the shipping carton and on the model data tags inside the lower access door of the compact fireplaces.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ignite, causing a minor flare-up, which could cause nearby combustibles to ignite.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using this fireplace immediately and contact your retailer to schedule a free repair. If consumers have any questions concerning this recall, they should contact their local retailer or DESA.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026