CPSC2011-03-10
Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises Due to Fire and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively by Home Shopping Network
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Hazard
Heat from the operating unit causes the plastic mounting screws to deform causing the unit to fall from the wall, posing a fall and fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and call SEI for a corrective retro fit kit that will be sent free of charge.
Sold at
Home Shopping Network between October and November 2010 for about $250.
Affected count
About 6,000
Injuries reported
SEI has received reports of 21 incidents of the product detaching from wall and falling, heat damage, and/or fire. Two reports of personal injuries, including a knee injury and broken toes.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Colin Cowie Gel-Fuel Wood Fireplaces
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact SEI at (877) 858-4959 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.seidal.com/retrofit
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Wall-Mount-Fireplaces-Recalled-by-Southern-EnterprisesDon't want to check this manually?
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