Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
October 17, 2007 Alert #08-507 |
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Aluminum Chimeneas
Units: About 247
Importer: Plow & Hearth, of Madison, VA
Hazard: A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.
Sold by: Plow & Hearth in its catalog and its Web site from March 2007 through August 2007 for about $250.
Manufactured in: Turkey
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.
Consumer 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