Outdoor Gas Fire Pits Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot; Made by Yayi

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Outdoor-Gas-Fire-Pits-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Home-Depot-Made-by-Yayi

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Outdoor Gas Fire Pit Table Patio Heaters

Hazard: The bowl base of the fire pits lacks a heat shield to protect consumers from burns while turning off the propane tank after use, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should contact Yayi for a free repair kit which includes a heat shield and installation instructions.

Consumer Contact:

Yayi toll-free at 855-600-9294 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by sending an email to [email protected] or online www.china-yayi.com/ and click on Recall for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 58,000

Description:
This recall involves Hampton Bay 50,000 BTU, 30 inch Cross Ridge Outdoor Gas Fire Pit Table Patio Heaters with model number G-FTB51057B and UPC 6944937601579. The fire pit has an antique bronze finish with a natural slate tabletop and a black base that holds a propane tank. The model and UPC are printed on the product's packaging.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of consumers who were burned while turning off the propane tank after using the gas fire pit.

Sold Exclusively at: Home Depot stores nationwide and online from August 2016 through November  2017 for about $200.

Importer: Home Depot Product Authority LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.

Distributor: Home Depot Product Authority LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.

Manufacturer: Zhejiang Yayi Metal Technology Co., Ltd. dba Yayi, of China

Manufactured in: China

This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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