Recalls / 2011-03-10

Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises Due to Fire and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively by Home Shopping Network

11164 · Recalled 2011-03-10 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves Colin Cowie dual-positioning, wood wall-mount, gel-fuel fireplace with item No. 955-074. The wooden wall mount fireplace has an espresso-colored finish with copper, silver or antique gold finished metal trim. It may be hung in a horizontal or vertical position. This recall involves units manufactured in July 2010. Lot number SEI/07/001 can be found on a label on the rear of the unit in the upper right hand corner when horizontal.

Hazards

Heat from the operating unit causes the plastic mounting screws to deform causing the unit to fall from the wall, posing a fall and fire hazard.

Reported injuries

SEI has received reports of 21 incidents of the product detaching from wall and falling, heat damage, and/or fire. Two reports of personal injuries, including a knee injury and broken toes.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and call SEI for a corrective retro fit kit that will be sent free of charge.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Colin Cowie Gel-Fuel Wood Fireplaces		About 6,000

Parties

Importer: Southern Enterprises Inc. (SEI), of Coppell, Texas
Made in: China
Sold at: Home Shopping Network, November 2010 for about $250.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact SEI at (877) 858-4959 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.seidal.com/retrofit

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Source: CPSC recall 11164. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.