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
Item number 0027705 and model number L-OF082PST-3 are printed on the front page of the product's instruction manual.
Which products are included?
This recall involves "Garden Treasures Living" steel outdoor fireplaces with a bronze finish chimney and slate colored accents. The wood burning fireplace is approximately 24 inches deep by 35 inches wide and 57 inches tall, has two glass doors and a tile back inside. Item number 0027705 and model number L-OF082PST-3 are printed on the front page of the product's instruction manual. No other "Garden Treasures Living" brand outdoor fireplaces are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The decorative bronze powder coat finish on the fireplace chimney can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Sunjoy has received 14 reports of the chimney's decorative powder coat finish catching fire, resulting in one report of melted siding. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Sunjoy to obtain a free replacement chimney and chimney cap.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sunjoy Industries Group
- Manufacturer
- Sunjoy Industries Group Limited, of Steubenville, Ohio
- Product type
- Fireplaces
- Recall number
- 11-157
- Units
- About 20,000 in the United States and 400 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's retail stores nationwide from March 2010 through November 2010 for about $300.
Freestanding Steel Outdoor Fireplaces
CPSC product type: Fireplaces
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Sunjoy toll-free at (877) 343-5651 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sunjoydirect.com/fireplacerecall.htm. Consumers can also email the firm atfireplacerecall@sunjoydirect.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.