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Recall Details
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2006 Release #06-249 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 284-9161 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: "Garden Treasures" Steel Dome Fireplaces
Units: About 33,800
Importer: L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Manufacturer: Agio International Company, Limited, of Hong Kong
Hazard: Touch-up paint used on the fireplace's exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been two reports of paint on the fireplace's exterior igniting. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled fireplace consists of a round fire bowl that rests on four legs, with a chimney cap and hood. The fireplace is made of steel and is painted black. They are about 3-feet tall and 2-feet wide. The item number, 91023, is printed on the package materials.
Sold at: Lowe's stores exclusively nationwide from August 2005 through July 2006 for about $100.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact L G Sourcing at (866) 284-9161 anytime, or visit the Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. Web site at www.lowes.com
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
Related Recalls
Improper installation of the fireplaces can lead to problems with heat release and/or ventilation, posing a fire hazard.
The back of the firebox can bow out, posing a fire hazard.
The gas valve in the unit can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Pressure from the ignition of the propane gas can cause the glass to break, posing a laceration hazard.
The main control modules on Kozy Heat-, Ambiance- and Stellar Hearth-brand direct vent fireplaces and inserts can allow gas to be released and buildup in the burner area.
Defective fireplace gas connectors on Lennox and Superior brand fireplaces can leak.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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