News from CPSC: Nantucket Distributing Recalls Clay Bowl Outdoor Fireplaces Due to Impact and Burn Hazards

 

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1. Nantucket Distributing Recalls Clay Bowl Outdoor Fireplaces Due to Impact and Burn Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Nantucket-Distributing-Recalls-Clay-Bowl-Outdoor-Fireplaces/

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1.Recall Date: November 14, 2013

Recall Number: 14-022

Nantucket Distributing Recalls Clay Bowl Outdoor Fireplaces Due to Impact and Burn Hazards

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Nantucket-Distributing-Recalls-Clay-Bowl-Outdoor-Fireplaces/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of product: Clay Bowl Outdoor Fireplaces

 

Hazard: When fire is lit, pieces of the clay fireplace bowl can blow off of the bowl posing impact and burn hazards. 

 

Remedy: Refund 

 

Consumer Contact: Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 any time, or online at www.christmastreeshops.com and go to the “Product Recalls” link at the bottom of the homepage for more information. 

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 1,200

 

Description: The product is an outdoor fireplace made of clay and steel.  A black metal bowl sits in a clay bowl which sits in a steel bowl frame. The complete fireplace has a circumference of 72 inches and stands 24 inches high. The recalled model number CTFB215 is located on the color label, which is on the box that the product comes in. The model number also appears in the assembly instructions. Product comes with a screened, domed lid that sits on top of the bowl, and a fire poker.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm received three reports from consumers stating that while a fire is lit, pieces of the exterior clay bowl blew off into the surrounding area. No injuries have been reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplace and return it to any Christmas Tree Shops or And That! store to receive a full refund. 

 

Sold at: Christmas Tree Shops and And That! stores from July 2013 through October 2013 for about $70. 

 

Importer:  Nantucket Distributing LLC, Middleboro, Mass.

 

Manufactured in:  China.

 

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