Plow & Hearth Recalls Aluminum Chimeneas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-10-17). Hazards: fire, burn. About 247 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08507 |
| Published | 2007-10-17 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Fireplaces & Accessories |
| Products | Aluminum Chimeneas |
| Firm named in the title | Plow & Hearth |
| Firms | Plow & Hearth, of Madison, Va. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Turkey |
| Units (US) | 247 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Plow & Hearth in its catalog and its Web site from March 2007 through August 2007 for about $250. |
Description
The chimeneas are outdoor fireplaces that are aluminum, have a removable spark guard, a wrought iron base, and a four-sided screen.
Hazard
A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chimeneas and contact Plow & Hearth to receive a full refund and a gift certificate. Plow & Hearth is directly contacting consumers who purchased these chimeneas.
Incidents and injuries
Plow & Hearth has received two reports of the chimenea's aluminum exterior catching fire and burning. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
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