Pascal Products Co. · Recalled
CPSC, Pascal Products Co. Announce Recall of Two-Paneled Fireplace Screens Sold At Wal-Mart
The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 600
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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. 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.
The file
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the fireplace screens, from September 2001 through December 2001, for about $30.
- Product type
- Fireplaces & Accessories
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Pascal Products Company Ltd., of Jackson, Miss.
Incident log
Pascal has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the fireplace screens immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund.
For more information, consumers should call Pascal at (601) 362-6813 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 20 2002; last revised SEP 03 2025.
