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Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard

  • Recalled Grand Gourmet Firepit
Name of Product:
Grand Gourmet Firepits
Hazard:

The legs of the firepit can bend or snap off during use, causing the firepit to tip over and in turn the fire can escape. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
November 27, 2007
Units:

About 6,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the company's website at www.meijer.com

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 6,000 Grand Gourmet Firepits. The legs of the firepit can bend or snap off during use, causing the firepit to tip over and in turn the fire can escape. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.

Name of Product: Grand Gourmet Firepits

Units: About 6,000

Distributor/Retailer: Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Hazard: The legs of the firepit can bend or snap off during use, causing the firepit to tip over and in turn the fire can escape. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received reports of two incidents in which the legs of the firepits bowed in and buckled. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the Grand Gourmet metal wood-burning firepits model FSQ279. The firepit is black, has four legs and two sparks guards on top. It measures 27 inches wide by 27 inches deep by 25 1/2 inches high. The model number can be found on the cover page of the product manual.

Sold at: Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky from September 2004 through August 2007 for about $60.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the company's website at www.meijer.com.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received reports of two incidents in which the legs of the firepits bowed in and buckled. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky from September 2004 through August 2007 for about $60.
Distributor(s):
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Retailer:

Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Recall number:
08-101

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