Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Pits Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-10-05 · 07004
Hazards
If the regulator hose for the propane cylinder contacts the burner during use, the hose can rupture, presenting a risk of a fire outside of the unit.
Recall
Number
07004
Date
2006-10-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Outdoor Gas Fire Pits
Companies
Retailer(s)
Costco, BJ's, Home Depot Expo Design Center, Lowe's and other stores nationwide, and by various on-line retailers, from September 2005 through July 2006 for between $400 and $1,400.
Distributor(s)
Agio International, of Hong Kong
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The fire pit is an outdoor gas fire pit with a surrounding housing that serves as a table. The fire pits were sold in various shapes and sizes, including oval, hexagonal, round and octagonal. They have various style table tops, including real and faux marble, slate, ceramic or stone. The bases of the fire pits have various styles, including mountain stone, field stone, flag stone, cobblestone, stucco, brick and wicker. The model number 98500 or 98500A is printed on the top of the label on the side of the sliding drawer holding the propane tank, or, on some models, on the back of the hinged door that lifts up to get to the propane tank.