Meijer Inc. · Recalled
Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire 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.
- Units
- About 6,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $60
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves the Grand Gourmet metal wood-burning firepits model FSQ279. The firepit is black, has four legs and two spark 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.
The file
- Sold at
- Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky from September 2004 through August 2007 for about $60.
- Product type
- Fireplaces & Accessories
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Incident log
The firm has received reports of two incidents in which the legs of the firepits bowed in and buckled. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full refund.
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 Web site at www.meijer.com
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 NOV 27 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.