England's Stove Works Recalls to Repair Freestanding Pellet Stoves Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 16109 · Feb 24, 2016 · England's Stove Works
2,300
units affected
2,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16109
- Date
- Feb 24, 2016
- Company
- England's Stove Works
- Units affected
- 2,300
- Product
- Smartstove freestanding pellet stoves
- Product type
- Coal or Wood-Burning Stoves
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Smartstove free standing pellet stoves, with model number 55-SHSSP01 and serial numbers ranging from 101 through 2513. The cast iron pellet stove is about 36 inches high, 24 ½ inches wide, 24 inches deep and has a black satin finish. It has an arched glass door on the front with vents above the door. The Smartstove logo appears on the stove's control panel. The model and serial numbers are located on a black plate on the top right hand corner on the back of the stove.
What can happen
Smoke can build up inside the firebox due to ash accumulation and the glass in the door can break, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the unit until repaired and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit and installation instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of incidents, including one report of a minor injury.
- Sold at
- Lowe's and specialty hardware stores nationwide and online at www.lowes.com from September 2015 through December 2015 for about $1,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled smartstove freestanding pellet stoves?
Consumers should stop using the unit until repaired and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit and installation instructions.
What is the hazard?
Smoke can build up inside the firebox due to ash accumulation and the glass in the door can break, posing a laceration 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.