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Product recall · CPSCAugust 7, 2017Serious
Firewood Vaporizers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
An electrical short can occur in the vaporizer, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vaporizers and contact Firewood to receive a free repair. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.
Who to contact: Firewood at 781-738-3838 (collect call) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@firewoodvapes.com, or online at www.firewoodvapes.com and click on "Safety Recall" for more information.
The product
This recall involves all Firewood 4 vaporizers. The vaporizers measure 2 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches tall by 7/8 inches thick and have a sliding battery compartment cover. The body and battery cover of the vaporizers are wooden and were sold finished or unfinished. The Firewood logo is printed on the bottom of the vaporizers.
Details
- Units affected
- About 400
- Recall date
- August 7, 2017
- Made or distributed by
- Firewood, of Wellesley, Mass.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of an electrical short that allowed the vaporizer battery to vent and catch fire. No injuries have been reported.
Firewoodvapes.com from October 2016 through June 2017 for between $135 and $185.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Firewood Recalls Vaporizers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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