CPSCOctober 17, 2007

Plow & Hearth Aluminum Chimeneas recall: Fire and Burn Hazards

Plow & Hearth Recalls Aluminum Chimeneas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Why was Plow & Hearth Aluminum Chimeneas recalled?

A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: 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

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
Aluminum Chimeneas
Company
Plow & Hearth, of Madison, Va.
Quantity
About 247
Sold at
Plow & Hearth in its catalog and its Web site from March 2007 through August 2007 for about $250.
Recall date
October 17, 2007
Incidents / injuries
Plow & Hearth has received two reports of the chimenea's aluminum exterior catching fire and burning. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The chimeneas are outdoor fireplaces that are aluminum, have a removable spark guard, a wrought iron base, and a four-sided screen.

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