Description: The recalled remote control kits are used with Dimplex, Electraflame, Symphony, Optiflame, Electralog and Charmglow brand electric fireplaces, stoves and fireplace inserts.

Fireplace remote controls Dimplex North America is recalling 700,000 fireplace remote control kits because the plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Dimplex has issued a voluntary recall and replacement programme "for approximately 700,000 plug-in remote control receivers included with certain Dimplex, Electraflame, Symphony, Optiflame, Electralog ...