Sunjoy Industries Recalls Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled March 8, 2011 · CPSC recall 11157 · Sunjoy

Hazard

The decorative bronze powder coat finish on the fireplace chimney can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 20,000 in the United States and 400 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

Sunjoy has received 14 reports of the chimney's decorative powder coat finish catching fire, resulting in one report of melted siding. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves "Garden Treasures Living" steel outdoor fireplaces with a bronze finish chimney and slate colored accents. The wood burning fireplace is approximately 24 inches deep by 35 inches wide and 57 inches tall, has two glass doors and a tile back inside. Item number 0027705 and model number L-OF082PST-3 are printed on the front page of the product's instruction manual. No other "Garden Treasures Living" brand outdoor fireplaces are included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Sunjoy to obtain a free replacement chimney and chimney cap.

Contact

For additional information, contact Sunjoy toll-free at (877) 343-5651 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sunjoydirect.com/fireplacerecall.htm. Consumers can also email the firm [email protected]

Product

Freestanding Steel Outdoor Fireplaces

Manufacturer(s)

Sunjoy Industries Group Limited, of Steubenville, Ohio

Retailers

Lowe's retail stores nationwide from March 2010 through November 2010 for about $300.

Made in

China

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