Style Selections 42-inch-wide Infrared Quartz Electric Fireplaces

Date

Nov. 9, 2023

Manufacturer

Twin-Star International Inc, of Boca Raton, Florida

CPSC title

Twin-Star International Recalls Infrared Quartz Electric Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's

Products

Style Selections 42-inch-wide Infrared Quartz Electric Fireplaces

Description

This recall involves Twin-Star Style Selections 42-inch-wide, 5,200 BTU, Black Infrared Quartz Electric Fireplace with model No. 42HF295FGT manufactured before January 2023 and identified with the following date codes: 0521; 0322; 0422; 0522; 0622; 0722; and 0822. "Twin-Star International, Inc." and the model number are printed on the top panel of the fireplaces. The date code and serial number are printed on the back panel.

Hazard

The electric fireplaces can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled electric fireplace and contact Twin-Star for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers should complete the online recall registration form at www.twinstarhome.com/recall or call Twin-Star for information on how to take part in this recall.

Remedy options

Refund

Units

About 14,670

Injuries reported

Twin-Star and Lowe's have received 24 reports of overheating, fire or smoke incidents. These include two reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at

Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from September 2021 through January 2023 for about $200.

Made in

Vietnam

Consumer contact

Register online at www.twinstarhome.com/recall, call Twin-Star toll-free at 855-884-9651 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go online at www.twinstarhome.com/recall or www.twinstarhome.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

Recall number

24023

What should I do? Something you own was recalled. What now?

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.