[Recalled] Quadra Fire® Explorer III wood stoves — This recall involves Quadra Fire® wood burning stoves, model Explorer III, with… | CPSC 2016-10-26
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Quadra Fire® Explorer III wood stoves |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Hearth & Home Technologies of Lakeville, Minn. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 17706 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 26 October 2016 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. 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.
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What to do if you own this product
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