Snow Peak Takibi propane fireplace inserts recalled for exploding lava rocks burn and fire hazard
What this means
Snow Peak's Takibi propane inserts and included lava rocks can cause the rocks to ignite and explode when heated, creating a risk of serious burns and fire. The company has received one report of lava rocks exploding with minor property damage.
- Stop using the propane insert and lava rocks immediately.
- Contact Snow Peak for a full refund or replacement lava rocks only.
- If keeping the propane insert, do not use it until replacement lava rocks arrive.
- Dispose of recalled lava rocks according to local and state rules.
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The agency's original wording
The fireplace’s lava rocks can ignite and explode when heated in the propane insert, posing a risk of serious injury or death from burn and fire hazards.
Consumers should stop using the propane insert and lava rocks fireplace accessories immediately and contact Snow Peak for a full refund. Consumers will be provided with a prepaid shipping label to return the propane insert and lava rocks. For replacement lava rocks only, the consumer can keep the propane inserts, and the firm will ship replacement lava rocks to the consumer. Do not use inserts until replacement lava rocks are received. Consumers should dispose of the recalled lava rocks in accordance with any local and state ordinances.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Snow-Peak-Recalls-Propane-Fireplace-Inserts-and-Lava-Rocks-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Burn-and-Fire-HazardsWant us to check the next one for you?
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