CPSC recall 08-101, announced November 27, 2007, covers Meijer Grand Gourmet Firepits (about 6,000 units). 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. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 280-8419, or go to www.meijer.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 can be found on the cover page of the product manual.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Where to look
the cover page of the product manual
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 2004 through August 2007
- Where sold
- Meijer, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $60
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received reports of two incidents in which the legs of the firepits bowed in and buckled. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full 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 (866) 280-8419, or go to www.meijer.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
- Meijer
- Product type
- Fire pits, Fireplaces
- Recall number
- 08-101
- Units
- About 6,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky from September 2004 through August 2007 for about $60.
- Distributor
- Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Grand Gourmet Firepits
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
- 6,000 units: the 7th-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
- Meijer is named in 15 CPSC notices in this index, from 1994 to 2026. This recall is the 6th. The one before: Meijer Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets (04-036, Nov 2003).
- Time on sale
- About 3 years. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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
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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