Sunjoy Industries Recalls Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 11157 · announced March 8, 2011 · Sunjoy Industries Group Limited · 20,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves "Garden Treasures Living" steel outdoor fireplaces with a bronze finish chimney and slate colored accents. The wood burning fireplace is approximately 24 inches deep by 35 inches wide and 57 inches tall, has two glass doors and a tile back inside. Item number 0027705 and model number L-OF082PST-3 are printed on the front page of the product's instruction manual. No other "Garden Treasures Living" brand outdoor fireplaces are included in this recall.
The hazard
The decorative bronze powder coat finish on the fireplace chimney can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Sunjoy to obtain a free replacement chimney and chimney cap. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Sunjoy has received 14 reports of the chimney's decorative powder coat finish catching fire, resulting in one report of melted siding. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Lowe's retail stores nationwide from March 2010 through November 2010 for about $300.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Sunjoy toll-free at (877) 343-5651 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sunjoydirect.com/fireplacerecall.htm. Consumers can also email the firm atfireplacerecall@sunjoydirect.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.