Catalina Outdoor Fireplace Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Burn and Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-12-18). Hazards: fire, burn, laceration. Models: CT840BL. About 2,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13072 |
| Published | 2012-12-18 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-13 |
| Product category | Fireplaces & Accessories |
| Products | Catalina Outdoor Fireplaces |
| Firm named in the title | Christmas Tree Shops |
| Firms | Nantucket Distributing Co., Inc. of Middleboro, Mass. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,000 |
| Model numbers | CT840BL |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | building products |
| Sold | Christmas Tree Shops retail locations from September 2011 to October 2012 for about $130. |
Description
The Catalina Outdoor Fireplace is free standing and constructed of glass and black metal. The 21 ¼ in. square base sits on short legs. Black corner pieces hold the glass sides with one hinged side to add logs. It has a square, vented top lid and stands about 30" tall. The model number CT840BL appears on the outside of the packaging and on the instruction manual.
Hazard
The glass components of the Catalina Outdoor Fireplace can break when a fire is lit posing a burn and laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outdoor fireplace and return it to any Christmas Tree Shops store to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Christmas Tree Shops received three reports of the glass component of the outdoor fireplace breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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