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Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard

Recall 08-101 · November 27, 2007 · Meijer

What to doConsumers should stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-101 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 27, 2007
Brand
Meijer
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Grand Gourmet Firepits
Hazard
Fire and burn, Falls and tip-overs hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burnFalls and tip-overs
Units
About 6,000
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves the Grand Gourmet metal wood-burning firepits model FSQ279. The firepit is black, has four legs and two spark guards on top. It measures 27 inches wide by 27 inches deep by 25 1/2 inches high. The model number can be found on the cover page of the product manual.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Grand Gourmet Firepits · About 6,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Firepit
Recalled Firepit

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky from September 2004 through August 2007 for about $60.; Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received reports of two incidents in which the legs of the firepits bowed in and buckled. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the company's Web site at www.meijer.com

Recall history and context

Meijer appears in 17 CPSC recalls on record. See all Meijer recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Grand Gourmet Firepits (About 6,000 units). This recall involves the Grand Gourmet metal wood-burning firepits model FSQ279.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn, Falls and tip-overs hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full refund.

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