CPSC recall 07-004, announced October 5, 2006, covers Agio International Outdoor Gas Fire Pits (about 22,000 units). If the regulator hose for the propane cylinder contacts the burner during use, the hose can rupture, presenting a risk of a fire outside of the unit. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the fire pits immediately, and contact Agio to receive a free repair, which consists of a tie that will keep the regulator hose from contacting the burner, and instructions. Recall contact: call (800) 598-6532, or go to www.agio-usa.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.
Affected model numbers
The model number 98500 or 98500A is printed on the top of the label on the side of the sliding drawer holding the propane tank, or, on some models, on the back of the hinged door that lifts up to get to the propane tank.
Which products are included?
The fire pit is an outdoor gas fire pit with a surrounding housing that serves as a table. The fire pits were sold in various shapes and sizes, including oval, hexagonal, round and octagonal. They have various style table tops, including real and faux marble, slate, ceramic or stone. The bases of the fire pits have various styles, including mountain stone, field stone, flag stone, cobblestone, stucco, brick and wicker. The model number 98500 or 98500A is printed on the top of the label on the side of the sliding drawer holding the propane tank, or, on some models, on the back of the hinged door that lifts up to get to the propane tank.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Where to look
the label on the side of the sliding drawer holding the propane tank
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2005 through July 2006
- Where sold
- Costco, BJ's Wholesale Club, The Home Depot, and Lowe's, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $400 to $1,400
Why it was recalled
If the regulator hose for the propane cylinder contacts the burner during use, the hose can rupture, presenting a risk of a fire outside of the unit.
Incidents and injuries
Agio has received eight reports of hoses rupturing, including three reports of fire. Two of these fires resulted in minor damage to decks. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the fire pits immediately, and contact Agio to receive a free repair, which consists of a tie that will keep the regulator hose from contacting the burner, and instructions.
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 (800) 598-6532, or go to www.agio-usa.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
- Product type
- Fire pits, Fireplaces
- Recall number
- 07-004
- Units
- About 22,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Costco, BJ's, Home Depot Expo Design Center, Lowe's and other stores nationwide, and by various on-line retailers, from September 2005 through July 2006 for between $400 and $1,400.
- Distributor
- Agio International, of Hong Kong
Outdoor Gas Fire Pits
CPSC product type: Fireplaces & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 11 fire pit recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 22,000 units: the 5th-largest of 11 fire pit recalls that state a unit count. The median is 10,900 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in all 11 fire pit 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 2nd. The one before: Garden Treasures Steel Dome Fireplaces (06-249, Aug 2006).
- Time on sale
- 11 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Agio-USA, the recall coordinator, at (800) 598-6532 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.agio-usa.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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