CPSC recall 17-706, announced October 26, 2016, covers Hearth & Home Technologies Quadra Fire® Explorer III wood stoves (about 650 units). When the top load lid of the stove is being used, the handle can become disengaged from the locked position, allowing the lid to unexpectedly slam shut on the consumer's fingers. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using wood stove and contact Hearth & Home Technologies for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call 800-883-6690, or go to www.hearthnhome.com.
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This recall involves Quadra Fire® wood burning stoves, model Explorer III, with serial number range 00706300001-00706300941.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Quadra Fire® wood burning stoves, model Explorer III, with serial number range 00706300001-00706300941. The model name and serial numbers are found on the rating plate on the back of the stove. The Explorer III is a cast iron wood stove with a top loading lid feature and comes in black, mahogany, dark blue and frost colors.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
When the top load lid of the stove is being used, the handle can become disengaged from the locked position, allowing the lid to unexpectedly slam shut on the consumer's fingers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received five reports of incidents, including two reports involving minor injuries when fingers got caught in the lid.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using wood stove and contact Hearth & Home Technologies for a free repair kit. The firm's dealers are contacting all known purchasers.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Hearth & Home Technologies of Lakeville, Minn.
- Recall number
- 17-706
- Units
- About 650
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Fireside Hearth & Home stores and Hearth & Home Technologies independent dealers from February 2015 through August 2016 for about $3,000
Recall contact information
Hearth & Home Technologies at 800-883-6690 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.hearthnhome.com and click on "Notices" for more information.
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