Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises Due to Fire and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively by Home Shopping Network
Recall 11164 · Mar 10, 2011 · Southern Enterprises Inc. (SEI)
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11164
- Date
- Mar 10, 2011
- Company
- Southern Enterprises Inc. (SEI)
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Colin Cowie Gel-Fuel Wood Fireplaces
- Product type
- Fireplaces
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Colin Cowie dual-positioning, wood wall-mount, gel-fuel fireplace with item No. 955-074. The wooden wall mount fireplace has an espresso-colored finish with copper, silver or antique gold finished metal trim. It may be hung in a horizontal or vertical position. This recall involves units manufactured in July 2010. Lot number SEI/07/001 can be found on a label on the rear of the unit in the upper right hand corner when horizontal.
What can happen
Heat from the operating unit causes the plastic mounting screws to deform causing the unit to fall from the wall, posing a fall and fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and call SEI for a corrective retro fit kit that will be sent free of charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- SEI has received reports of 21 incidents of the product detaching from wall and falling, heat damage, and/or fire. Two reports of personal injuries, including a knee injury and broken toes.
- Sold at
- Home Shopping Network between October and November 2010 for about $250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled colin cowie gel-fuel wood fireplaces?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and call SEI for a corrective retro fit kit that will be sent free of charge.
What is the hazard?
Heat from the operating unit causes the plastic mounting screws to deform causing the unit to fall from the wall, posing a fall and 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.