Sean Conway Fire Pit Spark Screen
CPSC Recall #04-566 — July 15, 2004
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 04-566 |
| Recall Date | July 15, 2004 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 430 |
| Importer | Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn. (Marshall Field's is a division of Target Corporation) |
| Manufactured In | Turkey |
Where It Was Sold
| Marshall Field's stores in Illinois |
| Minnesota |
| Michigan and one store in Wisconsin |
| and on the company's website from January 2004 through May 2004 for about $50. |
Product
Sean Conway Fire Pit Spark Screen
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn. is voluntarily recalling about 430 Sean Conway Fire Pit Spark Screens. The fire pit spark screen can catch fire when it comes into direct contact with a flame, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Sean Conway Fire Pit Spark ScreenUnits: About 430Importer/Distributors: Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn. (Marshall Field's is a division of Target Corporation)Hazard: The fire pit spark screen can catch fire when it comes into direct contact with a flame, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Marshall Field's has received three reports of the spark screen catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.Description: The recalled Sean Conway spark screens act as a cover over the top of a copper fire pit that sits in a black, three-legged stand. The spark screens have an item number of 525-90-0800 and a UPC number of 97169934567. The Sean Conway Fire Pit is not included in this recall.Sold at: Marshall Field's stores in Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan and one store in Wisconsin, and on the company's website from January 2004 through May 2004 for about $50.Manufactured In: TurkeyRemedy: Consumers should stop using the spark screens immediately and return them to any Marshall Field's store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: Call Marshall Field's collect at (612) 375-3382 between 9 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Hazard
The fire pit spark screen can catch fire when it comes into direct contact with a flame, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents & Injuries
Marshall Field's has received three reports of the spark screen catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using the spark screens immediately and return them to any Marshall Field's store for a full refund.
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.