Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard

Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 27, 2007 Release #08-101 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 280-8419 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Grand Gourmet Firepits Units: About 6,000 Distributor/Retailer: Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. Hazard: The legs of the firepit can bend or snap off during use, causing the firepit to tip over and in turn the fire can escape. This poses a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received reports of two incidents in which the legs of the firepits bowed in and buckled. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves the Grand Gourmet metal wood-burning firepits model FSQ279. The firepit is black, has four legs and two sparks guards on top. It measures 27 inches wide by 27 inches deep by 25 1/2 inches high. The model number can be found on the cover page of the product manual. Sold at: Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky from September 2004 through August 2007 for about $60. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the company’s Web site at www.meijer.com