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Recalled Aluminum Chimenea
A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.
About 247
For additional information, contact Plow & Hearth toll-free at (877) 459-8131 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.plowhearth.com.
Recall Details
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Plow & Hearth, of Madison, VA, is voluntarily recalling about 247 Aluminum Chimeneas. A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.
Name of Product: Aluminum Chimeneas
Units: About 247
Importer: Plow & Hearth, of Madison, VA
Hazard: A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents/Injuries: Plow & Hearth has received two reports of the chimenea's aluminum exterior catching fire and burning. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Description: The chimeneas are outdoor fireplaces that are aluminum, have a removable spark guard, a wrought iron base, and a four-sided screen.
Sold by: Plow & Hearth in its catalog and its website from March 2007 through August 2007 for about $250.
Manufactured in: Turkey
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the chimeneas and contact Plow & Hearth to receive a full refund and a gift certificate. Plow & Hearth is directly contacting consumers who purchased these chimeneas.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Plow & Hearth toll-free at (877) 459-8131, or Linda DeRose-Droubay at (540) 948-7438 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.plowhearth.com.
Consumers should immediately stop using the chimeneas and contact Plow & Hearth to receive a full refund and a gift certificate. Plow & Hearth is directly contacting consumers who purchased these chimeneas.
Plow & Hearth has received two reports of the chimenea's aluminum exterior catching fire and burning. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Plow & Hearth, of Madison, VA
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