CPSC2017-08-07
Firewood Recalls Vaporizers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Firewood, of Wellesley, Mass.
Hazard
An electrical short can occur in the vaporizer, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vaporizers and contact Firewood to receive a free repair. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.
Sold at
Firewoodvapes.com from October 2016 through June 2017 for between $135 and $185.
Affected count
About 400
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of an electrical short that allowed the vaporizer battery to vent and catch fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Vaporizers
Consumer contact
Firewood at 781-738-3838 (collect call) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@firewoodvapes.com, or online at www.firewoodvapes.com and click on "Safety Recall" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Firewood-Recalls-Vaporizers-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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