Recall #17-706 · Published October 26, 2016

Quadra Fire® Explorer III wood stoves

Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Wood Stoves Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Quadra Fire® Explorer III wood stoves from Hearth & Home Technologies of Lakeville, Minn. on October 26, 2016. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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 official remedy states: 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.

Explorer III Wood Stove
Explorer III Wood Stove
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Additional identifying details

This recall involves Quadra Fire® wood burning stoves, model Explorer III, with serial number range 00706300001-00706300941.

Why 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.

Remedy type: Repair

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

Quadra Fire® Explorer III wood stoves

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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