CPSC recall 08-507, announced October 17, 2007, covers Plow & Hearth Aluminum Chimeneas (about 247 units). A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the chimeneas and contact Plow & Hearth to receive a full refund and a gift certificate. Recall contact: call (877) 459-8131 or (540) 948-7438, or go to www.plowhearth.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 chimeneas are outdoor fireplaces that are aluminum, have a removable spark guard, a wrought iron base, and a four-sided screen.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- March 2007 through August 2007
- Price paid
- $250
Why it was recalled
A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
Plow & Hearth has received two reports of the chimenea's aluminum exterior catching fire and burning. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chimeneas and contact Plow & Hearth to receive a full refund and a gift certificate. Plow & Hearth is directly contacting consumers who purchased these chimeneas.
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 (877) 459-8131 or (540) 948-7438, or go to www.plowhearth.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
- Plow & Hearth
- Product type
- Fireplaces
- Recall number
- 08-507
- Units
- About 247
- Manufactured in
- Turkey
- Sold at / sales period
- Plow & Hearth in its catalog and its Web site from March 2007 through August 2007 for about $250.
- Importer
- Plow & Hearth, of Madison, Va.
Aluminum Chimeneas
CPSC product type: Fireplaces & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 52 fireplace recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 247 units: the 44th-largest of 46 fireplace recalls that state a unit count. The median is 2,850 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 35 of 52 fireplace recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 17 of 52 fireplace recalls.
- Time on sale
- 6 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Plow & Hearth toll-free at (877) 459-8131, or Linda DeRose-Droubay at (540) 948-7438 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.plowhearth.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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