Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises Due to Fire and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively by Home Shopping Network
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-03-10). Hazards: fire, fall. About 6,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11164 |
| Published | 2011-03-10 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-06 |
| Product category | Fireplaces |
| Products | Colin Cowie Gel-Fuel Wood Fireplaces |
| Firm named in the title | Southern Enterprises |
| Firms | Southern Enterprises Inc. (SEI), of Coppell, Texas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 6,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | building products |
| Sold | Home Shopping Network between October and November 2010 for about $250. |
Description
This recall involves Colin Cowie dual-positioning, wood wall-mount, gel-fuel fireplace with item No. 955-074. The wooden wall mount fireplace has an espresso-colored finish with copper, silver or antique gold finished metal trim. It may be hung in a horizontal or vertical position. This recall involves units manufactured in July 2010. Lot number SEI/07/001 can be found on a label on the rear of the unit in the upper right hand corner when horizontal.
Hazard
Heat from the operating unit causes the plastic mounting screws to deform causing the unit to fall from the wall, posing a fall and fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and call SEI for a corrective retro fit kit that will be sent free of charge.
Incidents and injuries
SEI has received reports of 21 incidents of the product detaching from wall and falling, heat damage, and/or fire. Two reports of personal injuries, including a knee injury and broken toes.
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