CPSC2007-10-17
Plow & Hearth Recalls Aluminum Chimeneas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Plow & Hearth, of Madison, Va.
Hazard
A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Plow & Hearth in its catalog and its Web site from March 2007 through August 2007 for about $250.
Affected count
About 247
Injuries reported
Plow & Hearth has received two reports of the chimenea's aluminum exterior catching fire and burning. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
Turkey
Products
Aluminum Chimeneas
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Plow--Hearth-Recalls-Aluminum-Chimeneas-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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