Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard

Recalled November 27, 2007 · CPSC recall 08101 · Meijer

Hazard

The legs of the firepit can bend or snap off during use, causing the firepit to tip over and in turn the fire can escape. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full refund.

Units

About 6,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received reports of two incidents in which the legs of the firepits bowed in and buckled. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the Grand Gourmet metal wood-burning firepits model FSQ279. The firepit is black, has four legs and two spark guards on top. It measures 27 inches wide by 27 inches deep by 25 1/2 inches high. The model number can be found on the cover page of the product manual.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the company's Web site at www.meijer.com

Product

Grand Gourmet Firepits

Distributed by

Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Retailers

Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky from September 2004 through August 2007 for about $60.

Made in

Taiwan

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