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CPSC, Pascal Products Co. Announce Recall of Two-Paneled Fireplace Screens Sold At Wal-Mart

Recalled March 20, 2002 · CPSC recall 02123 · Pascal Products

Hazard

The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the fireplace screens immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund.

Units

About 600

Incidents / injuries

Pascal has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should stop using the fireplace screens immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund.

Contact

For more information, consumers should call Pascal at (601) 362-6813 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Two-Paneled Fireplace Screen

Manufacturer(s)

Pascal Products Company Ltd., of Jackson, Miss.

Retailers

Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the fireplace screens, from September 2001 through December 2001, for about $30.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →