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

Reported: October 26, 2016 Initiated: October 26, 2016 #17706

Product Description

This recall involves Quadra Fire® wood burning stoves, model Explorer III, with serial number range 00706300001-00706300941. The model name and serial numbers are found on the rating plate on the back of the stove. The Explorer III is a cast iron wood stove with a top loading lid feature and comes in black, mahogany, dark blue and frost colors.

Reason for Recall

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.

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 650
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Hearth-and-Home-Technologies-Recalls-Wood-Stoves

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Quadra Fire® wood burning stoves, model Explorer III, with serial number range 00706300001-00706300941. The model name and serial numbers are found on the rating plate on the back of the stove. The Explorer III is a cast iron wood stove with a top loading lid feature and comes in black, mahogany, dark blue and frost colors.. Recalled by Hearth & Home Technologies of Lakeville, Minn.. Units affected: About 650.
Why was this product 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.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 26, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17706.

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