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CPSC, Pascal Products Co. Announce Recall of Two-Paneled Fireplace Screens Sold At Wal-Mart

  • Two-Paneled Fireplace Screen
  • Philips Screw Heads
Name of Product:
Two-Paneled Fireplace Screen
Hazard:

The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
March 20, 2002
Units:

600

Consumer Contact

For more information, consumers should call Pascal at (601) 362-6813 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the fireplace screens immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

Pascal has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Sold At:
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the fireplace screens from September 2001 through December 2001 for about $30.
Recall number:
02-123

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