Fire Pit Tables Sold Exclusively at Big Lots Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Sunjoy
Recall 21027 · Nov 10, 2020 · Sunjoy Industries Co., Ltd.
10,900
units affected
10,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21027
- Date
- Nov 10, 2020
- Company
- Sunjoy Industries Co., Ltd.
- Units affected
- 10,900
- Product
- Oakmont LP fire pit tables
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Sunjoy's Oakmont LP fire pit tables. The natural tile, square fire pit tables measure about 38 inches wide, 38 inches deep and 25.6 inches high. They have a powder-coated steel frame with an all-weather wicker base that conceals a 20 lb. liquid propane (LP) tank. The tables operate with push button ignition and have an adjustable flame with a steel burner cover included.
What can happen
An incorrectly installed burner kit hose can melt and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the fire pit tables and contact Sunjoy to receive a free replacement burner kit and installation instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sunjoy has received 17 reports of the fire pit tables hose installed incorrectly with 12 of those fire pit tables igniting, resulting in 4 reports of minor property damage. The firm has received one report of a consumer who was burned on their hand.
- Sold at
- Big Lots stores nationwide and online from January 2020 through June 2020 for about $480.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled oakmont lp fire pit tables?
Consumers should immediately stop using the fire pit tables and contact Sunjoy to receive a free replacement burner kit and installation instructions.
What is the hazard?
An incorrectly installed burner kit hose can melt and ignite, 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.