Recalls / 2010-04-01

Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard

10728 · Recalled 2010-04-01 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled product is a propane gas fire column used for outdoor ambiance. The base of the column is rectangular with brick styling. The top has a bowl shape with lava rocks. This unit does not include ceramic logs. Only products with serial numbers running sequentially from 0081959SD through 0087754SD are affected. The model number GFP207 and the serial number are printed on a label that is located inside the door on the base.

Hazards

Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Agio has received five reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the fire columns immediately and return the columns to any Costco retail outlet to receive a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Patio Glow Outdoor Gas Fire Columns		About 5,800

Parties

Distributor: Agio International Co., of Hong Kong
Made in: China
Sold at: Costco

Consumer contact

For more information, call Agio-USA at (800) 598-6532 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or e-mail the company at customerservice@va-cs.com. Additional information is available on Agio's recall Web site: www.va-cs.com/recall

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Location of serial number on recalled fire column

Source: CPSC recall 10728. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.