CPSCMarch 10, 2011

Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises

Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises Due to Fire and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively by Home Shopping Network

Why was Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and call SEI for a corrective retro fit kit that will be sent free of charge. Contact: 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

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
Colin Cowie Gel-Fuel Wood Fireplaces
Company
Southern Enterprises Inc. (SEI), of Coppell, Texas
Quantity
About 6,000
Sold at
Home Shopping Network between October and November 2010 for about $250.
Recall date
March 10, 2011
Incidents / injuries
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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