The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08507·Announced 2007-10-17

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

Plow & Hearth is recalling aluminum chimeneas because a design flaw can cause the metal to catch fire or melt, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire/burn) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Plow & Hearth is recalling approximately 247 aluminum chimeneas sold in its catalog and on its website from March 2007 through August 2007. The chimeneas are outdoor fireplaces featuring a removable spark guard, a wrought iron base, and a four-sided screen. They were sold for about $250.

The recall is due to a design flaw that can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures. This poses fire and burn hazards. Plow & Hearth has received two reports of the chimenea's aluminum exterior catching fire and burning, but no injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the chimeneas and contact Plow & Hearth to receive a full refund and a gift certificate. The company is directly contacting consumers who purchased these items. For additional information, consumers can contact Plow & Hearth toll-free at (877) 459-8131 or visit www.plowhearth.com.

The recalled product

Product
Aluminum Chimeneas
Manufacturer
Plow & Hearth, of Madison, Va.
Category
Consumer Product — Fireplaces & Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
247

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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