Product Recall Number: 02-123
Why was Two-Paneled Fireplace Screen recalled?
The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 02-123
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2002-03-19
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Two-Paneled Fireplace Screen
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pascal Products Company Ltd., of Jackson, Miss., is voluntarily recalling about 600 two-paneled fireplace screens. The recalled screens are Wal-Mart Home Trends 2-Paneled Fireplace Screens with model number 500RR. The 500RR model screens have a light rust color and use standard Phillips-head hinge pins.Fireplace screens that have a dark brown color or have elongated dual-use-screw heads are not included in this recall.
Hazard Description: The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: 600
Incidents: Pascal has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the fireplace screens immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund.
Sold At: Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the fireplace screens from September 2001 through December 2001 for about $30.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed