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Meijer Inc. Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The legs of the firepit can bend or snap off during use, causing the firepit to tip over and in turn the fire can escape. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The product can tip onto a child.
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 stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the company's Web site at www.meijer.com
The product
This recall involves the Grand Gourmet metal wood-burning firepits model FSQ279. The firepit is black, has four legs and two spark guards on top. It measures 27 inches wide by 27 inches deep by 25 1/2 inches high. The model number can be found on the cover page of the product manual.
Details
- Units affected
- About 6,000
- Recall date
- November 27, 2007
- Made or distributed by
- Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received reports of two incidents in which the legs of the firepits bowed in and buckled. No injuries have been reported.
Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky from September 2004 through August 2007 for about $60.
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: “Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard”
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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