Quadra Fire® Explorer III wood stoves recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

October 26, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Wood Stoves Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

17706

Brand / firm

Hearth & Home Technologies of Lakeville, Minn.

Sold / distributed

Fireside Hearth & Home stores and Hearth & Home Technologies independent dealers from February 2015 through August 2016 for about $3,000

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using wood stove and contact Hearth & Home Technologies for a free repair kit. The firm's dealers are contacting all known purchasers.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.