Safety regulator, Pascal Products Co. Announce Recall of Two-Paneled Fireplace Screens Sold At Wal-Mart
Recall 02123 · Mar 20, 2002 · Pascal Products Company Ltd.
600
units affected
600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02123
- Date
- Mar 20, 2002
- Company
- Pascal Products Company Ltd.
- Units affected
- 600
- Product
- Two-Paneled Fireplace Screen
- Product type
- Fireplaces & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled screens are Wal-Mart Home Trends 2-Paneled Fireplace Screens with model number 500RR. The 500RR model screens have a light rust color and use standard Phillips-head hinge pins. The recalled screens are Wal-Mart Home Trends 2-Paneled Fireplace Screens with model number 500RR. The 500RR model screens have a light rust color and use standard Phillips-head hinge pins. Fireplace screens that have a dark brown color or have elongated dual-use-screw heads are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the fireplace screens immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Pascal has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the fireplace screens, from September 2001 through December 2001, for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled two-paneled fireplace screen?
Consumers should stop using the fireplace screens immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
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.