Verandah Patio Fireplaces Recalled by W.S. Badcock Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 10714 · announced December 23, 2009 · Fujian Minhou Minxing Weaving Co · 1,250 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
A paint used to finish the exterior shell may catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and return them to their local Badcock store or place of purchase. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): W.S. Badcock Corporation has received one report of the exterior shell catching fire. No injuries were reported.
Sold at: Badcock Home Furniture &more and Badcock Home Furnishings Center stores from September 2008 to November 2009 for about $300.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.