Recalls / 2011-03-08

Sunjoy Industries Recalls Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire Hazard

11157 · Recalled 2011-03-08 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

The decorative bronze powder coat finish on the fireplace chimney can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Sunjoy to obtain a free replacement chimney and chimney cap.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Freestanding Steel Outdoor Fireplaces		About 20,000 in the United States and 400 in Canada

Parties

Manufacturer: Sunjoy Industries Group Limited
Made in: China
Sold at: Lowe's retail 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: CPSC recall 11157. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.