Verandah Patio Fireplaces Recalled by W.S. Badcock Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10714 · Dec 23, 2009 · Fujian Minhou Minxing Weaving Co. Ltd
1,250
units affected
1,250
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10714
- Date
- Dec 23, 2009
- Company
- Fujian Minhou Minxing Weaving Co. Ltd
- Units affected
- 1,250
- Product
- Vintage Verandah Patio Fireplace
- Product type
- Fireplaces
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled fireplace is made of black metal with wire mesh sides, a black metal cap and chimney, and a metal grate with two (2) accessory tools.
What can happen
A paint used to finish the exterior shell may catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and return them to their local Badcock store or place of purchase.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- W.S. Badcock Corporation has received one report of the exterior shell catching fire. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Badcock Home Furniture &more and Badcock Home Furnishings Center stores from September 2008 to November 2009 for about $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vintage verandah patio fireplace?
Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and return them to their local Badcock store or place of purchase.
What is the hazard?
A paint used to finish the exterior shell may catch fire, posing a 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.