Various Bio-Ethanol Tabletop Fireplaces by Anywhere Fireplace recalled due to lack of appropriate labelling and hazard information
- Starting date:
- July 2, 2021
- Posting date:
- July 2, 2021
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Labelling and Packaging, Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-75963
Last updated: 2021-07-02
Summary
- Product: Various Bio-Ethanol Tabletop Fireplaces by Anywhere Fireplace.
- Issue: The portable firepots lack appropriate labelling and hazard information.
- What to do: Immediately stop using the products and contact Anywhere Fireplace for more information.
Affected products
Various Bio-Ethanol Tabletop Fireplaces by Anywhere Fireplace
Product description
This recall involves 4 firepot products manufactured by Anywhere Fireplace and sold by Wayfair.ca.
| Model Name | Product Dimensions (approximate) | Model Number | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington/Craddock Bio-Ethanol Table Fireplace | 53 cm x 36 cm | 90203 | Beige |
| 53 cm x 36 cm | 90204 | White | |
| 53 cm x 36 cm | 90205 | Black | |
| 53 cm x 36 cm | 90208 | Red | |
| 53 cm x 36 cm | 90216 | Blue | |
| 53 cm x 36 cm | 90217 | Stainless Steel | |
| Tribecca II/Steiger Bio-Ethanol Fireplace | 28" x 24" x10" | 90201 | Black |
| Bio-Ethanol Madison Fireplace | 28" x 24" x 14" | 90206 | Black |
| Broadway Glass Bio-Ethanol Tabletop Fireplace | 23" x 18" x 14" | 90209 | Beige |
Hazard identified
A fire or burn hazard, called flame jetting, occurs when fuel vapours around a poured fuel stream ignite when a user refuels a portable fire product that is still burning or hot, and a flame is not readily visible. This can result in a burst of flaming fuel being rapidly expelled out of the container and travelling a distance dangerous to the user and bystanders. Flame jetting occurs very quickly, so the user and/or bystanders are unable to react quickly enough to move away from an incoming flame jet. Please visit this page for more information on flame jetting and portable products that use pourable alcohol-based fuels.
The recalled products do not meet the labelling requirements for consumer chemical container products sold with the intention of being filled with a hazardous chemical product, as required by the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001, under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. The portable firepots also do not have the required labelling according to the ASTM F3363-19 Standard Specification for Unvented Liquid/Gel Fuel-Burning Portable Devices. As a result, it could contribute to a flame jetting incident and/or unintentional exposure to the product and lead to serious illness, injury or death.
As of June 23, 2021, the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada and no reports of injuries.
Number sold
The company reported that 97 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from March 2016 to June 2021.
Place of origin
Manufactured in India.
Companies
- Distributor
-
Wayfair.ca
Boston
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES
- Manufacturer
-
Anywhere Fireplace
Darien
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the products and contact Anywhere Fireplace for further directions.
For more information, consumers may contact Anywhere Fireplace by email at recallinfo@anywherefireplace.com to find out next steps.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.