Sunjoy Industries · Recalled
Sunjoy Industries Recalls Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire Hazard
The decorative bronze powder coat finish on the fireplace chimney can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 20,000 in the United States and 400 in Canada
- Reports
- 14
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $300
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves "Garden Treasures Living" steel outdoor fireplaces with a bronze finish chimney and slate colored accents. The wood burning fireplace is approximately 24 inches deep by 35 inches wide and 57 inches tall, has two glass doors and a tile back inside. Item number 0027705 and model number L-OF082PST-3 are printed on the front page of the product's instruction manual. No other "Garden Treasures Living" brand outdoor fireplaces are included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Lowe's retail stores nationwide from March 2010 through November 2010 for about $300.
- Product type
- Fireplaces
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Sunjoy Industries Group Limited, of Steubenville, Ohio
Incident log
Sunjoy has received 14 reports of the chimney's decorative powder coat finish catching fire, resulting in one report of melted siding. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Sunjoy to obtain a free replacement chimney and chimney cap.
For additional information, contact Sunjoy toll-free at (877) 343-5651 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sunjoydirect.com/fireplacerecall.htm. Consumers can also email the firm atfireplacerecall@sunjoydirect.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 MAR 08 2011; last revised JUL 08 2016.