Outdoor Gas Fire Pits Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot; Made by Yayi
Recall 18104 · Feb 21, 2018 · Zhejiang Yayi Metal Technology Co., Ltd. dba Yayi
58,000
units affected
58,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18104
- Date
- Feb 21, 2018
- Company
- Zhejiang Yayi Metal Technology Co., Ltd. dba Yayi
- Units affected
- 58,000
- Product
- Outdoor Gas Fire Pit Table Patio Heaters
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Hampton Bay 50,000 BTU, 30 inch Cross Ridge Outdoor Gas Fire Pit Table Patio Heaters with model number G-FTB51057B and UPC 6944937601579. The fire pit has an antique bronze finish with a natural slate tabletop and a black base that holds a propane tank. The model and UPC are printed on the product's packaging.
What can happen
The bowl base of the fire pits lacks a heat shield to protect consumers from burns while turning off the propane tank after use, posing a burn hazard.
The fix
Consumers should contact Yayi for a free repair kit which includes a heat shield and installation instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of consumers who were burned while turning off the propane tank after using the gas fire pit.
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide and online from August 2016 through November 2017 for about $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled outdoor gas fire pit table patio heaters?
Consumers should contact Yayi for a free repair kit which includes a heat shield and installation instructions.
What is the hazard?
The bowl base of the fire pits lacks a heat shield to protect consumers from burns while turning off the propane tank after use, posing a burn 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.