CPSC, Pascal Products Co. Announce Recall of Two-Paneled Fireplace Screens Sold At Wal-Mart

The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 02123
Affected scope: About 600

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Pascal Products Company Ltd., of Jackson, Miss. recalled The recalled screens are Wal-Mart Home Trends 2-Paneled Fireplace Screens with model numb….

CPSC, Pascal Products Co. Announce Recall of Two-Paneled Fireplace Screens Sold At Wal-Ma… was recalled by Pascal Products Company Ltd., of Jackson, Miss. in March 20, 2002. Reason: The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consum…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the fireplace screens immediately and return them to any Wal-…. Verify recall #02123 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Pascal Products Company Ltd., of Jackson, Miss. issued this CPSC recall-The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consum….

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agency class: March 20, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02123 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled screens are Wal-Mart Home Trends 2-Paneled Fireplace Screens with model number 500RR. The 500RR model screens have a light rust color and use standard Phillips-head hinge pins. The recalled screens are Wal-Mart Home Trends 2-Paneled Fireplace Screens with model number 500RR. The 500RR model screens have a light rust color and use standard Phillips-head hinge pins. Fireplace screens that have a dark brown color or have elongated dual-use-screw heads are not included in this recall.

Reason for recall

The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the fireplace screens immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02123
Date reported	March 20, 2002
Date initiated	March 20, 2002
Recalling firm	Pascal Products Company Ltd., of Jackson, Miss.
Affected scope	About 600
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the fireplace screens immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the fireplace screens immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 20, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02123.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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