Agio International's Outdoor Steel Dome Fireplaces Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 06249 · Aug 29, 2006 · Agio International Company, Limited
33,800
units affected
33,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06249
- Date
- Aug 29, 2006
- Company
- Agio International Company, Limited
- Units affected
- 33,800
- Product
- Garden Treasures Steel Dome Fireplaces
- Product type
- Fireplaces & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled fireplace consists of a round fire bowl that rests on four legs, with a chimney cap and hood. The fireplace is made of steel and is painted black. They are about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. The item number, 91023, is printed on the package materials.
What can happen
Touch-up paint used on the fireplace's exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been two reports of paint on the fireplace's exterior igniting. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lowe's stores exclusively nationwide from August 2005 through July 2006 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled garden treasures steel dome fireplaces?
Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Touch-up paint used on the fireplace's exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.