CPSC recall 02-123, announced March 20, 2002, covers Pascal Products Two-Paneled Fireplace Screen (about 600 units). The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers. Consumers should stop using the fireplace screens immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund. Recall contact: call (601) 362-6813.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The recalled screens are Wal-Mart Home Trends 2-Paneled Fireplace Screens with model number 500RR.
Which products are included?
The recalled screens are Wal-Mart Home Trends 2-Paneled Fireplace Screens with model number 500RR. The 500RR model screens have a light rust color and use standard Phillips-head hinge pins. The recalled screens are Wal-Mart Home Trends 2-Paneled Fireplace Screens with model number 500RR. The 500RR model screens have a light rust color and use standard Phillips-head hinge pins. Fireplace screens that have a dark brown color or have elongated dual-use-screw heads are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- When sold
- September 2001 through December 2001
- Where sold
- Walmart, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $30
Why it was recalled
The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Pascal has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the fireplace screens immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (601) 362-6813.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pascal Products
- Manufacturer
- Pascal Products Company Ltd., of Jackson, Miss.
- Product type
- Fireplaces
- Recall number
- 02-123
- Units
- About 600
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the fireplace screens, from September 2001 through December 2001, for about $30.
Two-Paneled Fireplace Screen
CPSC product type: Fireplaces & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 52 fireplace recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 600 units: the 36th-largest of 46 fireplace recalls that state a unit count. The median is 2,850 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 35 of 52 fireplace recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- 4 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers should call Pascal at (601) 362-6813 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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