DIMPLEX DIMPLEX PLUGIN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
DIMPLEX PLUGIN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
Brand
DIMPLEX
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA LTD. is recalling certain DIMPLEX PLUGIN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE equipment due to equipment issues. THE PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER CAN OVERHEAT, POSING A FIRE HAZARD..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
DIMPLEX IS RECALLING CERTAIN PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVERS INCLUDED WITH CERTAIN DIMPLEX, ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, AND OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THESE PRODUCTS WERE SOLD TO VARIOUS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO BE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE PART NUMBERS FOR THE REMOTE ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE 6800050200RP, 6800050300RP, 6800050400RP, 68000240200RP, AND BFPI-RC. PART NUMBERS FOR THE ELECTRIC FIREPLACE KITS ARE BF6000, DF2305, DF2603, DF12309, AND NNF5500. THE PART NUMBER FOR THE ELECTRIC STOVE KIT IS DS5598RC.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
THE PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER CAN OVERHEAT, POSING A FIRE HAZARD.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026