Plow & Hearth Recalls Aluminum Chimeneas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 08507 · Oct 17, 2007 · Plow & Hearth
247
units affected
247
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08507
- Date
- Oct 17, 2007
- Company
- Plow & Hearth
- Units affected
- 247
- Product
- Aluminum Chimeneas
- Product type
- Fireplaces & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The chimeneas are outdoor fireplaces that are aluminum, have a removable spark guard, a wrought iron base, and a four-sided screen.
What can happen
A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the chimeneas and contact Plow & Hearth to receive a full refund and a gift certificate. Plow & Hearth is directly contacting consumers who purchased these chimeneas.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Plow & Hearth has received two reports of the chimenea's aluminum exterior catching fire and burning. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Plow & Hearth in its catalog and its Web site from March 2007 through August 2007 for about $250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled aluminum chimeneas?
Consumers should immediately stop using the chimeneas and contact Plow & Hearth to receive a full refund and a gift certificate. Plow & Hearth is directly contacting consumers who purchased these chimeneas.
What is the hazard?
A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.