July 16, 2004         

 

Marshall Field’s Announces Recall of Fire Pit Spark Screen

 

Name of Product: Sean Conway Fire Pit Spark Screen

 

Units: About 430

 

Importer/Distributors: Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn. (Marshall Field’s is a division of Target Corporation)

 

Hazard: The fire pit spark screen can catch fire when it comes into direct contact with a flame, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.

 

Description: The recalled Sean Conway spark screens act as a cover over the top of a copper fire pit that sits in a black, three-legged stand. The spark screens have an item number of 525-90-0800 and a UPC number of 97169934567. The Sean Conway Fire Pit is not included in this recall.

 

Sold at: Marshall Field’s stores in Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan and one store in Wisconsin, and on the company’s Web site from January 2004 through May 2004 for about $50.

 

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the spark screens immediately and return them to any Marshall Field’s store for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: Call Marshall Field’s collect at (612) 375-3382 between 9 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.