CPSCDecember 23, 2009

Verandah Patio Fireplaces Recalled by W.S. Badcock

Verandah Patio Fireplaces Recalled by W.S. Badcock Corp. Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Verandah Patio Fireplaces Recalled by W.S. Badcock recalled?

A paint used to finish the exterior shell may catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and return them to their local Badcock store or place of purchase. Contact: For more information, contact your local Badcock store or W.S. Badcock Corporation’s Corporate call center at 1-800-223-2625 from 8:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 am. To 6:00 p.m. on Saturday (EST) or visit the firm’s Web site at www.badcock.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
Vintage Verandah Patio Fireplace
Company
Fujian Minhou Minxing Weaving Co. Ltd, of China, W.S. Badcock Corp., of Mulberry, Fla
Quantity
About 1,250
Sold at
Badcock Home Furniture &more and Badcock Home Furnishings Center stores from September 2008 to November 2009 for about $300.
Recall date
December 23, 2009
Incidents / injuries
W.S. Badcock Corporation has received one report of the exterior shell catching fire. No injuries were reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled fireplace is made of black metal with wire mesh sides, a black metal cap and chimney, and a metal grate with two (2) accessory tools.

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