Agio International's Outdoor Steel Dome Fireplaces Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to 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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 29, 2006
Release #06-249 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 284-9161
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
 
Name of Product: "Garden Treasures" Steel Dome Fireplaces

Units: About 33,800

Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.

Manufacturer: Agio International Company, Limited, of Hong Kong

Hazard: Touch-up paint used on the fireplace's exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been two reports of paint on the fireplace's exterior igniting. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled fireplace consists of a round fire bowl that rests on four legs, with a chimney cap and hood. The fireplace is made of steel and is painted black. They are about 3-feet tall and 2-feet wide. The item number, 91023, is printed on the package materials.

Sold at: Lowe's stores exclusively nationwide from August 2005 through July 2006 for about $100.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the fireplaces immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact L G Sourcing at (866) 284-9161 anytime, or visit the Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. Web site at www.lowes.com