Firewood Recalls Vaporizers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-08-07). Hazards: fire. About 400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17761 |
| Published | 2017-08-07 |
| Last updated | 2017-08-07 |
| Products | Vaporizers |
| Firm named in the title | Firewood |
| Firms | Firewood, of Wellesley, Mass. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 400 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Firewoodvapes.com from October 2016 through June 2017 for between $135 and $185. |
Description
This recall involves all Firewood 4 vaporizers. The vaporizers measure 2 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches tall by 7/8 inches thick and have a sliding battery compartment cover. The body and battery cover of the vaporizers are wooden and were sold finished or unfinished. The Firewood logo is printed on the bottom of the vaporizers.
Hazard
An electrical short can occur in the vaporizer, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vaporizers and contact Firewood to receive a free repair. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of an electrical short that allowed the vaporizer battery to vent and catch fire. No injuries have been reported.
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