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Fire / OverheatingOctober 17, 2007CPSC #08507

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

Product
Fireplaces & Accessories
Units affected
247
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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

Hazard

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

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.

Made in

Turkey

Where it was sold

  • Plow & Hearth in its catalog and its Web site from March 2007 through August 2007 for about $250.

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Recalled Aluminum Chimenea
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