WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Dimplex North America of Ontario, Canada, announced a voluntary recall of remote control kits for electric fireplaces and stoves. Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately, unplug the power cord from the remote control kit’s wall unit, remove the wall unit from the electrical outlet and contact Dimplex North America toll-free at (866) 673-9880 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.recall.dimplex.com for a free replacement kit.

For a complete report of the recall, including photographic images of the faulty products, go to the USCPS Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10167.html