CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Pascal Products Co. Announce Recall of Two-Paneled Fireplace Screens Sold ...
Published: March 20, 2002Recall ID: 02123Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled screens are Wal-Mart Home Trends 2-Paneled Fireplace Screens with model number 500RR. The 500RR model screens have a light rust color and use standard Phillips-head hinge pins. The recalled screens are Wal-Mart Home Trends 2-Paneled Fireplace Screens with model number 500RR. The 500RR model screens have a light rust color and use standard Phillips-head hinge pins. Fireplace screens that have a dark brown color or have elongated dual-use-screw heads are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
Two-Paneled Fireplace Screen
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Pascal-Products-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Two-Paneled-Fireplace-Screens-Sold-At-Wal-Mart |
| Title | CPSC, Pascal Products Co. Announce Recall of Two-Paneled Fireplace Screens Sold At Wal-Mart |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture_of_recalled_two-paneled_fireplace_screen.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Two-Paneled Fireplace Screen |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture_of_Philips_screw_heads.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Philips Screw Heads |
| Hazards › Name | The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Pascal has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Two-Paneled Fireplace Screen |
| Products › Type | Fireplaces & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1943 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 600 |
| Recall I D | 2113 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the fireplace screens immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the fireplace screens, from September 2001 through December 2001, for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2002-03-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled screens are Wal-Mart Home Trends 2-Paneled Fireplace Screens with model number 500RR. The 500RR model screens have a light rust color and use standard Phillips-head hinge pins. The recalled screens are Wal-Mart Home Trends 2-Paneled Fireplace Screens with model number 500RR. The 500RR model screens have a light rust color and use standard Phillips-head hinge pins. Fireplace screens that have a dark brown color or have elongated dual-use-screw heads are not included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 02123 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Pascal Products Company Ltd., of Jackson, Miss. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers should call Pascal at (601) 362-6813 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-03T00:00:00 |