Product Recall Number: 11-157
Why was Freestanding Steel Outdoor Fireplaces recalled?
The decorative bronze powder coat finish on the fireplace chimney can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 11-157
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-03-08
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Freestanding Steel Outdoor Fireplaces
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.
Hazard Description: The decorative bronze powder coat finish on the fireplace chimney can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 20,000 in the United States and 400 in Canada
Incidents: 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.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Sunjoy to obtain a free replacement chimney and chimney cap.
Sold At: Lowe's retail stores nationwide from March 2010 through November 2010 for about $300.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Sunjoy Industries Group Limited, of Steubenville, Ohio
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed