Plow & Hearth Recalls Aluminum Chimeneas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.

Recall #: 08507
Affected scope: About 247

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The CPSC recalled The chimeneas are outdoor fireplaces that are aluminum, have a removable spark guard, a w….

Plow & Hearth Recalls Aluminum Chimeneas Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 17, 2007. Reason: A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing f…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the chimeneas and contact Plow & Hearth to receiv…. Verify recall #08507 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing f….

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agency class: October 17, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08507 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 chimeneas are outdoor fireplaces that are aluminum, have a removable spark guard, a wrought iron base, and a four-sided screen.

Reason for recall

A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the chimeneas and contact Plow & Hearth to receive a full refund and a gift certificate. Plow & Hearth is directly contacting consumers who purchased these chimeneas.

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	08507
Date reported	October 17, 2007
Date initiated	October 17, 2007
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 247
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 immediately stop using the chimeneas and contact Plow & Hearth to receive a full refund and a gift certificate. …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The chimeneas are outdoor fireplaces that are aluminum, have a removable spark guard, a wrought iron base, and a four-sided screen.. Units affected: About 247.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 17, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08507.

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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