CPSCGeneral Alert
Plow & Hearth Recalls Aluminum Chimeneas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Published: October 17, 2007Recall ID: 08507Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
The chimeneas are outdoor fireplaces that are aluminum, have a removable spark guard, a wrought iron base, and a four-sided screen.
Affected Products
Aluminum Chimeneas
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Plow--Hearth-Recalls-Aluminum-Chimeneas-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | Plow & Hearth Recalls Aluminum Chimeneas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e31a26b1408f4948892de7485f552734.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Aluminum Chimenea |
| Hazards › Name | A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | Plow & Hearth has received two reports of the chimenea's aluminum exterior catching fire and burning. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Aluminum Chimeneas |
| Products › Type | Fireplaces & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1943 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 247 |
| Recall I D | 4529 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the chimeneas and contact Plow & Hearth to receive a full refund and a gift certificate. Plow & Hearth is directly contacting consumers who purchased these chimeneas. |
| Importers › Name | Plow & Hearth, of Madison, Va. |
| Retailers › Name | Plow & Hearth in its catalog and its Web site from March 2007 through August 2007 for about $250. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The chimeneas are outdoor fireplaces that are aluminum, have a removable spark guard, a wrought iron base, and a four-sided screen. |
| Recall Number | 08507 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Plow & Hearth toll-free at (877) 459-8131, or Linda DeRose-Droubay at (540) 948-7438 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.plowhearth.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Turkey |