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Outdoor Gas Fire Pits Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot; Made by Yayi

Recalled February 21, 2018 · CPSC recall 18104 · Outdoor

Hazard

The bowl base of the fire pits lacks a heat shield to protect consumers from burns while turning off the propane tank after use, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 58,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received three reports of consumers who were burned while turning off the propane tank after using the gas fire pit.

Description

This recall involves Hampton Bay 50,000 BTU, 30 inch Cross Ridge Outdoor Gas Fire Pit Table Patio Heaters with model number G-FTB51057B and UPC 6944937601579. The fire pit has an antique bronze finish with a natural slate tabletop and a black base that holds a propane tank. The model and UPC are printed on the product's packaging.

What to do

Consumers should contact Yayi for a free repair kit which includes a heat shield and installation instructions.

Contact

Yayi toll-free at 855-600-9294 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by sending an email to [email protected] or online www.china-yayi.com/ and click on Recall for more information.

Product

Outdoor Gas Fire Pit Table Patio Heaters

Manufacturer(s)

Zhejiang Yayi Metal Technology Co., Ltd. dba Yayi, of China

Imported by

Home Depot Product Authority LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.

Distributed by

Home Depot Product Authority LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.

Retailers

Home Depot stores nationwide and online from August 2016 through November 2017 for about $200.

Made in

China

UPC

6944937601579

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