Backyard Nature Products Recalls Birds Choice Acrylic Bird Baths Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 23020 · Oct 20, 2022 · Backyard Nature Products
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23020
- Date
- Oct 20, 2022
- Company
- Backyard Nature Products
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Birds Choice Hanging and Pole-Mounted Acrylic Bird Baths
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Birds Choice Hanging and Pole-Mounted Acrylic Bird Baths, which were sold in red, yellow and clear colors. The 14-inch wide in diameter bird bath includes a hanging chain and hook and pole mount. UPCs at the bottom of the back of the box include the following: SKU Description UPC AAP206 Clear Pole Mounted Bird Bath 789453960030 AAP214 Red Pole Mounted Bird Bath 789453960047 AAP216 Yellow Pole Mounted Bird Bath 789453960054 AAH206 Clear Hanging Bird Bath 789453960009 AAH214 Red Hanging Bird Bath 789453960016 AAH216 Yellow Hanging Bird Bath 789453960023
What can happen
When sunlight goes through the recalled bird bath's acrylic surfaces onto nearby wooden surfaces, such as siding or decking, the wood surface can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled acrylic bird baths and contact Backyard Nature Products to return them for a full refund. The company will email consumers pre-paid shipping labels or send labels by mail. Backyard Nature Products is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the recalled bird baths causing overheating, smoking, fire and scorching to homes' decking and siding. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bird and pet supply stores, garden and nursery stores, hardware stores and mass merchandisers nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com, www.lowes.com, www.amazon.com, www.walmart.com, www.target.com, www.wayfair.com, www.houzz.com and various other websites from January 2010 through May 2022...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled birds choice hanging and pole-mounted acrylic bird baths?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled acrylic bird baths and contact Backyard Nature Products to return them for a full refund. The company will email consumers pre-paid shipping labels or send labels by mail. Backyard Nature Products is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
When sunlight goes through the recalled bird bath's acrylic surfaces onto nearby wooden surfaces, such as siding or decking, the wood surface can overheat, 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.