CPSC recall 14-022, announced November 14, 2013, covers Clay Bowl Outdoor Fireplaces (about 1,200 units). When fire is lit, pieces of the clay fireplace bowl can blow off of the bowl posing impact and burn hazards. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplace and return it to any Christmas Tree Shops or And That! store to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 287-3232, or go to www.christmastreeshops.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 recalled model number CTFB215 is located on the color label, which is on the box that the product comes in.
Which products are included?
The product is an outdoor fireplace made of clay and steel. A black metal bowl sits in a clay bowl which sits in a steel bowl frame. The complete fireplace has a circumference of 72 inches and stands 24 inches high. The recalled model number CTFB215 is located on the color label, which is on the box that the product comes in. The model number also appears in the assembly instructions. Product comes with a screened, domed lid that sits on top of the bowl, and a fire poker.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Where to look
the assembly instructions
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- July 2013 through October 2013
- Price paid
- $70
Why it was recalled
When fire is lit, pieces of the clay fireplace bowl can blow off of the bowl posing impact and burn hazards
Incidents and injuries
The firm received three reports from consumers stating that while a fire is lit, pieces of the exterior clay bowl blew off into the surrounding area. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplace and return it to any Christmas Tree Shops or And That! store to receive 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 (888) 287-3232, or go to www.christmastreeshops.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- 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
- Nantucket Distributing LLC, Middleboro, Mass.
- Product type
- Fireplaces
- Recall number
- 14-022
- Units
- About 1,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Christmas Tree Shops and And That! stores from July 2013 through October 2013 for about $70.
- Importer
- Nantucket Distributing LLC, Middleboro, Mass.
Clay Bowl Outdoor Fireplaces
CPSC product type: Fireplaces
This recall in context
Compared with the 52 fireplace recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1,200 units: the 30th-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.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 6 of 52 fireplace recalls. The most common is repair (14).
- Time on sale
- 4 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 any time, or online at www.christmastreeshops.com and go to the "Product Recalls" link at the bottom of the homepage for more information.
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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