Plow & Hearth · Recalled
Plow & Hearth Recalls Aluminum Chimeneas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.
- Units
- About 247
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $250
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The chimeneas are outdoor fireplaces that are aluminum, have a removable spark guard, a wrought iron base, and a four-sided screen.
The file
- Sold at
- Plow & Hearth in its catalog and its Web site from March 2007 through August 2007 for about $250.
- Product type
- Fireplaces & Accessories
- Made in
- Turkey
- Recalled by
- Plow & Hearth, of Madison, Va.
Incident log
Plow & Hearth has received two reports of the chimenea's aluminum exterior catching fire and burning. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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 Web site at www.plowhearth.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 OCT 17 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.