Recalls / 2016-10-26
Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Wood Stoves Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
17706 · Recalled 2016-10-26 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Quadra Fire® wood burning stoves, model Explorer III, with serial number range 00706300001-00706300941. The model name and serial numbers are found on the rating plate on the back of the stove. The Explorer III is a cast iron wood stove with a top loading lid feature and comes in black, mahogany, dark blue and frost colors.
Hazards
When the top load lid of the stove is being used, the handle can become disengaged from the locked position, allowing the lid to unexpectedly slam shut on the consumer's fingers.
Reported injuries
The firm has received five reports of incidents, including two reports involving minor injuries when fingers got caught in the lid.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using wood stove and contact Hearth & Home Technologies for a free repair kit. The firm's dealers are contacting all known purchasers.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Quadra Fire® Explorer III wood stoves | About 650 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Hearth & Home Technologies
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Fireside Hearth & Home stores, Hearth & Home Technologies independent dealers, 000
Consumer contact
Hearth & Home Technologies at 800-883-6690 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.hearthnhome.com and click on "Notices" for more information.
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Source: CPSC recall 17706. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.