Firewood Recalls Vaporizers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 17761 · Aug 7, 2017 · Firewood
400
units affected
400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17761
- Date
- Aug 7, 2017
- Company
- Firewood
- Units affected
- 400
- Product
- Vaporizers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves all Firewood 4 vaporizers. The vaporizers measure 2 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches tall by 7/8 inches thick and have a sliding battery compartment cover. The body and battery cover of the vaporizers are wooden and were sold finished or unfinished. The Firewood logo is printed on the bottom of the vaporizers.
What can happen
An electrical short can occur in the vaporizer, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vaporizers and contact Firewood to receive a free repair. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of an electrical short that allowed the vaporizer battery to vent and catch fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Firewoodvapes.com from October 2016 through June 2017 for between $135 and $185.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vaporizers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vaporizers and contact Firewood to receive a free repair. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.
What is the hazard?
An electrical short can occur in the vaporizer, 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.