Southern Enterprises Inc. (SEI) · Recalled
Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises Due to Fire and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively by Home Shopping Network
Heat from the operating unit causes the plastic mounting screws to deform causing the unit to fall from the wall, posing a fall and fire hazard.
- Units
- About 6,000
- Reports
- 21
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $250
- Remedy
- Replace
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves Colin Cowie dual-positioning, wood wall-mount, gel-fuel fireplace with item No. 955-074. The wooden wall mount fireplace has an espresso-colored finish with copper, silver or antique gold finished metal trim. It may be hung in a horizontal or vertical position. This recall involves units manufactured in July 2010. Lot number SEI/07/001 can be found on a label on the rear of the unit in the upper right hand corner when horizontal.
The file
- Sold at
- Home Shopping Network between October and November 2010 for about $250.
- Product type
- Fireplaces
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Southern Enterprises Inc. (SEI), of Coppell, Texas
Incident log
SEI has received reports of 21 incidents of the product detaching from wall and falling, heat damage, and/or fire. Two reports of personal injuries, including a knee injury and broken toes.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and call SEI for a corrective retro fit kit that will be sent free of charge.
For additional information, contact SEI at (877) 858-4959 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.seidal.com/retrofit
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 10 2011; last revised JUL 06 2016.
