Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-11-27). Hazards: fire, tip over. Models: FSQ279. About 6,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08101 |
| Published | 2007-11-27 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Fireplaces & Accessories |
| Products | Grand Gourmet Firepits |
| Firm named in the title | Meijer Inc. |
| Firms | Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 6,000 |
| Model numbers | FSQ279 |
| Hazard classes | fire, tip over |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky from September 2004 through August 2007 for about $60. |
Description
This recall involves the Grand Gourmet metal wood-burning firepits model FSQ279. The firepit is black, has four legs and two spark guards on top. It measures 27 inches wide by 27 inches deep by 25 1/2 inches high. The model number can be found on the cover page of the product manual.
Hazard
The legs of the firepit can bend or snap off during use, causing the firepit to tip over and in turn the fire can escape. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received reports of two incidents in which the legs of the firepits bowed in and buckled. No injuries have been reported.
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