Product Recall Number: 24-023
Why was Style Selections 42-inch-wide Infrared Quartz Electric Fireplaces recalled?
The electric fireplaces can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 24-023
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2023-11-09
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Style Selections 42-inch-wide Infrared Quartz Electric Fireplaces
Description: This recall involves Twin-Star Style Selections 42-inch-wide, 5,200 BTU, Black Infrared Quartz Electric Fireplace with model No. 42HF295FGT manufactured before January 2023 and identified with the following date codes: 0521; 0322; 0422; 0522; 0622; 0722; and 0822. “Twin-Star International, Inc.” and the model number are printed on the top panel of the fireplaces. The date code and serial number are printed on the back panel.
Hazard Description: The electric fireplaces can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 14,670
Incidents: Twin-Star and Lowe’s have received 24 reports of overheating, fire or smoke incidents. These include two reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled electric fireplace and contact Twin-Star for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers should complete the online recall registration form at www.twinstarhome.com/recall or call Twin-Star for information on how to take part in this recall.
Sold At: Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from September 2021 through January 2023 for about $200.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Twin-Star International Inc, of Boca Raton, Florida
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Vietnam
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed