Meijer Inc. Recalls Firepits; Product Can Tip Over and Pose a Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #08101
Recall Date
2007-11-27
Manufacturer
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Units Affected
About 6,000
Products Involved
Grand Gourmet Firepits
Hazard
The legs of the firepit can bend or snap off during use, causing the firepit to tip over and in turn the fire can escape. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received reports of two incidents in which the legs of the firepits bowed in and buckled. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky from September 2004 through August 2007 for about $60.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall Description
This recall involves the Grand Gourmet metal wood-burning firepits model FSQ279. The firepit is black, has four legs and two spark guards on top. It measures 27 inches wide by 27 inches deep by 25 1/2 inches high. The model number can be found on the cover page of the product manual.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28