CPSCGeneral Alert
L G Sourcing Recalls to Repair Electric Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Excl...
Published: December 9, 2020Recall ID: 21046Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Wiring connectors in the fireplace can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves allen + roth brand 62-inch wide, 5,120-BTU infrared quartz electric fireplaces, Lowe's Item Number 466656. The electric fireplaces are housed in a cherry wood-colored cabinet and have a thermostat and remote control. An insert inside the cabinet simulates a wood-burning fire and provides heat. "FEBO Flame Electric Fireplace Model Number ZHS-30-A" is printed on a white label on the back of the product.
Affected Products
allen + roth 62-inch Electric Fireplaces
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/L-G-Sourcing-Recalls-to-Repair-Electric-Fireplaces-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes-Stores |
| Title | L G Sourcing Recalls to Repair Electric Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1-64618AM.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled allen + roth 62-inch Electric Fireplace |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2-64645AM.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Back panel with label identifying model number |
| Hazards › Name | Wiring connectors in the fireplace can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 28 reports of overheating, fire, or smoke. Several of these incidents reportedly caused smoke damage to the surrounding area and in one instance smoke inhalation. |
| Products › Name | allen + roth 62-inch Electric Fireplaces |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 48,000 |
| Recall I D | 8959 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric fireplaces and contact L G Sourcing to receive a free repair kit and to schedule a free in-home repair. |
| Importers › Name | L G Sourcing, Inc., of Mooresville, N.C. |
| Retailers › Name | Lowe's stores nationwide and Lowes.com from January 2013 through April 2018 for about $700. |
| Recall Date | 2020-12-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves allen + roth brand 62-inch wide, 5,120-BTU infrared quartz electric fireplaces, Lowe's Item Number 466656. The electric fireplaces are housed in a cherry wood-colored cabinet and have a thermostat and remote control. An insert inside the cabinet simulates a wood-burning fire and provides heat. "FEBO Flame Electric Fireplace Model Number ZHS-30-A" is printed on a white label on the back of the product. |
| Recall Number | 21046 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Easy Top Enterprises LTD, of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | L G Sourcing, Inc. toll-free at 888-251-1019 Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, or visit lowes.com and click on Recalls & Product Safety at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2020-12-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |