Home Depot Product Authority · Recalled
Outdoor Gas Fire Pits Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot; Made by Yayi
The bowl base of the fire pits lacks a heat shield to protect consumers from burns while turning off the propane tank after use, posing a burn hazard.
- Units
- About 58,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $200
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves Hampton Bay 50,000 BTU, 30 inch Cross Ridge Outdoor Gas Fire Pit Table Patio Heaters with model number G-FTB51057B and UPC 6944937601579. The fire pit has an antique bronze finish with a natural slate tabletop and a black base that holds a propane tank. The model and UPC are printed on the product's packaging.
The file
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide and online from August 2016 through November 2017 for about $200.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Home Depot Product Authority LLC, of Atlanta, Ga., Zhejiang Yayi Metal Technology Co., Ltd. dba Yayi, of China
Incident log
The firm has received three reports of consumers who were burned while turning off the propane tank after using the gas fire pit.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact Yayi for a free repair kit which includes a heat shield and installation instructions.
Yayi toll-free at 855-600-9294 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by sending an email to customercare@china-yayi.com or online www.china-yayi.com/ and click on Recall for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.