CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Heat from the operating unit causes the plastic mounting screws to deform causing the unit to fall from the wall, posing a fall and fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 10, 2011

Wall Mount Fireplaces Recalled by Southern Enterprises Due to Fire and Fall Hazards; Sold Exclusively by Home Shopping Network

This recall involves Colin Cowie dual-positioning, wood wall-mount, gel-fuel fireplace with item No. 955-074. The wooden wall mount fireplace has an espresso-colored finish with copper, silver or antique gold finished metal trim. It may be hung in a horizontal or vertical position. This recall involves units manufactured in July 2010. Lot number SEI/07/001 can be found on a label on the rear of the unit in the upper right hand corner when horizontal.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and call SEI for a corrective retro fit kit that will be sent free of charge.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact SEI at (877) 858-4959 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.seidal.com/retrofit

Recall Details

Sold At
Home Shopping Network between October and November 2010 for about $250.
Injuries
SEI has received reports of 21 incidents of the product detaching from wall and falling, heat damage, and/or fire. Two reports of personal injuries, including a knee injury and broken toes.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
11164

Product Information

Product Name
Colin Cowie Gel-Fuel Wood Fireplaces
Product Type
Fireplaces
Number of Units
About 6,000
Imported By
Southern Enterprises Inc. (SEI), of Coppell, Texas
Manufactured In
China

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Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact SEI at (877) 858-4959 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.seidal.com/retrofit