Cracked- Baffle- Mt Vernon

[LMPS]

Good Morning,

I was cleaning my Mt. Vernon (4years old) today and took the back plate off ( I think its called the baffle) and noticed that on the top left it has cracked in half.
Has anyone seen this or had it happen to them? Anyone know if this should be under warrenty or not? Any possible cause besides poor quality?
Thanks for the help,

 

[smoke show]

its a known issue and I believe its warranty.

 

[SmokeyTheBear]

Good Morning,

I was cleaning my Mt. Vernon (4years old) today and took the back plate off ( I think its called the baffle) and noticed that on the top left it has cracked in half.
Has anyone seen this or had it happen to them? Anyone know if this should be under warrenty or not? Any possible cause besides poor quality?
Thanks for the help,

Any possible cause besides bad quality, you betcha.

Any single sharp strike on a cast iron part can crack it as can repeated small blows (this is the preferred method to remove old cast iron fittings).

 

[rona]

Lifetime warranty with cast parts so you'll be OK It is a known problem I had 3 replaced before I sold it.

 

[LMPS]

Thanks all. Appreciate the quick responses.