Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits
Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard
Why was Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full refund. Contact: 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Grand Gourmet Firepits
- Company
- Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Quantity
- About 6,000
- Sold at
- Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky from September 2004 through August 2007 for about $60.
- Recall date
- November 27, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received reports of two incidents in which the legs of the firepits bowed in and buckled. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.