CPSC recall 06-249, announced August 29, 2006, covers Agio International Garden Treasures Steel Dome Fireplaces (about 33,800 units). Touch-up paint used on the fireplace's exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 284-9161, or go to www.lowes.com.
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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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled fireplace consists of a round fire bowl that rests on four legs, with a chimney cap and hood. The fireplace is made of steel and is painted black. They are about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. The item number, 91023, is printed on the package materials.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the package materials
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- August 2005 through July 2006
- Where sold
- Lowe's, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $100
Why it was recalled
Touch-up paint used on the fireplace's exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
There have been two reports of paint on the fireplace's exterior igniting. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 284-9161, or go to www.lowes.com.
- 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
- Agio International
- Manufacturer
- Agio International Company, Limited, of Hong Kong
- Product type
- Fireplaces
- Recall number
- 06-249
- Units
- About 33,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's stores exclusively nationwide from August 2005 through July 2006 for about $100.
- Importer
- L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Garden Treasures Steel Dome Fireplaces
CPSC product type: Fireplaces & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 52 fireplace recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 33,800 units: the 4th-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.
- Brand history
- Agio International is named in 3 CPSC notices in this index, from 2006 to 2010. This recall is the earliest. 3 of them are fireplace recalls.
- Time on sale
- 12 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, contact L G Sourcing at (866) 284-9161 anytime, or visit the Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. Web site at www.lowes.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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