Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises (3/10/11)

There has been another fireplace recall, this one being for an indoor fireplace. About 6,000 Colin Cowie gel-fuel wood fireplaces, manufactured in China and imported by Southern Enterprises Inc. (SEI), of Coppell, Texas, were recalled 3/10/11. These fireplaces were sold at Home Shopping Network between October and November 2010 for about $250.

Heat from the operating unit causes the plastic mounting screws to deform causing the unit to fall from the wall, posing a fall and fire hazard.

SEI has received reports of 21 incidents of the product detaching from the wall and falling, heat damage, and/or fire. There have been two reports of personal injuries, including a knee injury and broken toes.

This recall involves Colin Cowie dual-positioning, wood wall-mount, gel-fuel fireplace with item No. 955-074. The wooden wall mount fireplace has an espresso-colored finish with copper, silver or antique gold finished metal trim. It may be hung in a horizontal or vertical position. This recall involves units manufactured in July 2010. Lot number SEI/07/001 can be found on a label on the rear of the unit in the upper right hand corner when horizontal.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and call SEI for a corrective retro fit kit that will be sent free of charge.

For additional information, contact SEI at (877) 858-4959 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.seidal.com/retrofit

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell them about it by visiting www.saferproducts.gov

The CPSC reminds consumers that it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

SEI's Recall Hotline: (877) 858-4959
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

See also:
Sunjoy Industries Recalls Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces (3/08/11)
Sunbeam Recalls Wine Openers; Sold by QVC; Laceration Hazard (3/09/11)
IKEA Recalls FORSTA Coffee/Tea Makers (03/03/11)
Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Bella Kitchen Slow Cookers (3/02/11)

Sources: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11164.html