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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 21, 2018Serious
Outdoor Gas Fire Pits
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The bowl base of the fire pits lacks a heat shield to protect consumers from burns while turning off the propane tank after use, posing a burn hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should contact Yayi for a free repair kit which includes a heat shield and installation instructions.
Who to contact: Yayi toll-free at 855-600-9294 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by sending an email to customercare@china-yayi.com or online www.china-yayi.com/ and click on Recall for more information.
The product
This recall involves Hampton Bay 50,000 BTU, 30 inch Cross Ridge Outdoor Gas Fire Pit Table Patio Heaters with model number G-FTB51057B and UPC 6944937601579. The fire pit has an antique bronze finish with a natural slate tabletop and a black base that holds a propane tank. The model and UPC are printed on the product's packaging.
Details
- Units affected
- About 58,000
- Recall date
- February 21, 2018
- Brand
- Zhejiang Yayi Metal Technology Co., Ltd. dba Yayi, of China, Home Depot Product Authority LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received three reports of consumers who were burned while turning off the propane tank after using the gas fire pit.
G-FTB51057B
Home Depot stores nationwide and online from August 2016 through November 2017 for about $200.
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: “Outdoor Gas Fire Pits Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot; Made by Yayi”
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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