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

  • Recalled outdoor fireplace
Name of Product:
Freestanding Steel Outdoor Fireplaces
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
March 08, 2011
Units:

About 20,000 in the United States and 400 in Canada

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Sunjoy by email at fireplace@sunjoygroup.com or toll-free at 866-578-0101.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

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

Incidents/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.

Sold At:
Lowe's retail stores nationwide from March 2010 through November 2010 for about $300.
Manufacturer(s):
Sunjoy Industries Group Limited, of Steubenville, Ohio
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
11-157

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