Agio International's Outdoor Steel Dome Fireplaces Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 29, 2006
Release #06-249
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 284-9161
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
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Agio International's Outdoor Steel Dome Fireplaces Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: "Garden Treasures" Steel Dome Fireplaces

Units: About 33,800

Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.

Manufacturer: Agio International Company, Limited, of Hong Kong

Hazard: Touch-up paint used on the fireplace's exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been two reports of paint on the fireplace's exterior igniting. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled fireplace consists of a round fire bowl that rests on four legs, with a chimney cap and hood. The fireplace is made of steel and is painted black. They are about 3-feet tall and 2-feet wide. The item number, 91023, is printed on the package materials.

Sold at: Lowe's stores exclusively nationwide from August 2005 through July 2006 for about $100.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact L G Sourcing at (866) 284-9161 anytime, or visit the Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. Web site at www.lowes.com


Picture of Recalled Steel Dome Fireplace