Plow & Hearth Recalls Aluminum Chimeneas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recalled October 17, 2007 · CPSC recall 08507 · Plow & Hearth
Hazard
A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chimeneas and contact Plow & Hearth to receive a full refund and a gift certificate. Plow & Hearth is directly contacting consumers who purchased these chimeneas.
Units
About 247
Incidents / injuries
Plow & Hearth has received two reports of the chimenea's aluminum exterior catching fire and burning. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Description
The chimeneas are outdoor fireplaces that are aluminum, have a removable spark guard, a wrought iron base, and a four-sided screen.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the chimeneas and contact Plow & Hearth to receive a full refund and a gift certificate. Plow & Hearth is directly contacting consumers who purchased these chimeneas.
Contact
For additional information, contact Plow & Hearth toll-free at (877) 459-8131, or Linda DeRose-Droubay at (540) 948-7438 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.plowhearth.com
Product
Aluminum Chimeneas
Imported by
Plow & Hearth, of Madison, Va.
Retailers
Plow & Hearth in its catalog and its Web site from March 2007 through August 2007 for about $250.
Made in
Turkey
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →