Birds Choice Hanging and Pole-Mounted Acrylic Bird Baths
CPSC Recall #23-020 — October 20, 2022
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 23-020 |
| Recall Date | October 20, 2022 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 500 |
| Manufacturer | Backyard Nature Products LLC, of Chilton, Wisconsin |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Bird and pet supply stores |
| garden and nursery stores |
| hardware stores and mass merchandisers nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com |
| www.lowes.com |
| www.amazon.com |
| www.walmart.com |
| www.target.com |
| www.wayfair.com |
| www.houzz.com and various other websites from January 2010 through May 2022 for between $34 and $43. |
Product
Birds Choice Hanging and Pole-Mounted Acrylic Bird Baths
Description
This recall involves Birds Choice Hanging and Pole-Mounted Acrylic Bird Baths, which were sold in red, yellow and clear colors. The 14-inch wide in diameter bird bath includes a hanging chain and hook and pole mount. UPCs at the bottom of the back of the box include the following: SKU Description UPC AAP206 Clear Pole Mounted Bird Bath 789453960030 AAP214 Red Pole Mounted Bird Bath 789453960047 AAP216 Yellow Pole Mounted Bird Bath 789453960054 AAH206 Clear Hanging Bird Bath 789453960009 AAH214 Red Hanging Bird Bath 789453960016 AAH216 Yellow Hanging Bird Bath 789453960023
Hazard
When sunlight goes through the recalled bird bath’s acrylic surfaces onto nearby wooden surfaces, such as siding or decking, the wood surface can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received two reports of the recalled bird baths causing overheating, smoking, fire and scorching to homes’ decking and siding. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled acrylic bird baths and contact Backyard Nature Products to return them for a full refund. The company will email consumers pre-paid shipping labels or send labels by mail. Backyard Nature Products is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.