CPSC2006-02-02
CPSC, Four Seasons and Cardinal IG Co. Announce Recall to Repair Sunroom Roof Glass
Cardinal IG Company of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Hazard
Sunlight reflecting off certain sunroom roof glass and skylights onto adjacent cedar shingles or cedar shakes could pose a fire hazard.
Remedy
Owners of Four Seasons Sunrooms described above should call the toll free number to determine if their units are affected and if so, to obtain a free repair. Cardinal IG and Four Seasons working together will repair the roof glass through installation of a capillary tube. The repair can be completed from the exterior of the sunroom except for certain types of skylights. There is no need to replace the glass.
Sold at
Franchisees and Four Seasons retail stores in the United States and Puerto Rico from January 1996 through October 2005.
Affected count
About 6,000 Sunrooms
Injuries reported
Cardinal IG and Four Seasons are aware of four fires that could be attributed to this scenario. There are no reported injuries. The damage ranged from minor damage to shingles and underlying sheathing to incidents that caused some structural damage to roofs and walls.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Sunroom Roof Glass and Skylights
Consumer contact
For more information, contact the Consumer Response Center at (800) 385-9988 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Owners can register anytime on-line at www.code77glassrepair.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-Four-Seasons-and-Cardinal-IG-Co-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Sunroom-Roof-GlassDon't want to check this manually?
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