Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Wood Stoves Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-10-26 · 17706
Hazards
When the top load lid of the stove is being used, the handle can become disengaged from the locked position, allowing the lid to unexpectedly slam shut on the consumer's fingers.
Recall
Number
17706
Date
2016-10-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Quadra Fire® Explorer III wood stoves
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Hearth & Home Technologies of Lakeville, Minn.
Retailer(s)
Fireside Hearth & Home stores and Hearth & Home Technologies independent dealers from February 2015 through August 2016 for about $3,000
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves Quadra Fire® wood burning stoves, model Explorer III, with serial number range 00706300001-00706300941. The model name and serial numbers are found on the rating plate on the back of the stove. The Explorer III is a cast iron wood stove with a top loading lid feature and comes in black, mahogany, dark blue and frost colors.