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Sunjoy Industries Recalls Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 11-157 · March 8, 2011 · Sunjoy

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Sunjoy to obtain a free replacement chimney and chimney cap.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-157 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 8, 2011
Brand
Sunjoy
Category
Heaters, fans and air conditioners
Products
Freestanding Steel Outdoor Fireplaces
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 20,000 in the United States and 400 in Canada
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
July 8, 2016

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Freestanding Steel Outdoor Fireplaces · About 20,000 in the United States and 400 in Canada units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Lowe's retail stores nationwide from March 2010 through November 2010 for about $300.; Sunjoy Industries Group Limited, of Steubenville, Ohio.

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

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

Recall history and context

Sunjoy appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

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?

Freestanding Steel Outdoor Fireplaces (About 20,000 in the United States and 400 in Canada units). This recall involves "Garden Treasures Living" steel outdoor fireplaces with a bronze finish chimney and slate colored accents.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Sunjoy to obtain a free replacement chimney and chimney cap.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 8, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.