Colin Cowie Gel-Fuel Wood Fireplaces
CPSC Recall #11-164 — March 9, 2011
Product
Colin Cowie Gel-Fuel Wood Fireplaces
Description
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.
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
SEI has received reports of 21 incidents of the product detaching from wall and falling, heat damage, and/or fire. Two reports of personal injuries, including a knee injury and broken toes.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and call SEI for a corrective retro fit kit that will be sent free of charge.
Units Affected
About 6,000
Sold At
Home Shopping Network between October and November 2010 for about $250.
Importer
Southern Enterprises Inc. (SEI), of Coppell, Texas
Manufactured In
China