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

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsOct 17, 2007
Recalled Aluminum Chimenea
Recalled Aluminum Chimenea

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

Remedy

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.

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.

Product description

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

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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