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What’s the Problem?
This recall affects Allen + Roth brand 62-inch wide, 5,120-BTU infrared quartz electric fireplaces, Lowe’s Item Number 466656, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) [1].
“Wiring connectors in the fireplace can overheat, posing a fire hazard,” CPSC said.
Affected fireplaces are housed in a cherry wood-colored cabinet and have a thermostat and remote control. “FEBO Flame Electric Fireplace Model Number ZHS-30-A” is printed on a white label on the back of the product.
The recalled fireplaces were sold at Lowe’s stores nationwide and online from January 2013 through April 2018 for about $700.
If you purchased a fireplace that is affected by this recall, you should stop using it immediately and contact L G Sourcing to receive a free repair kit and to schedule a free in-home repair.
This recall began on December 9, 2020.
Electric Fireplace Patent Infringement Lawsuit
On June 17, 2011, Twin-Star International, Inc., filed a complaint alleging that Shenzhen Reliap Industrial Co., Ltd. of China unlawfully engaged in unfair methods of competition and unfair acts in connection with the importation into the U.S., sale for importation, and/or sale within the U.S. after importation of certain electric fireplaces.
According to the complaint, the unfair methods of competition and unfair acts at issue include the defendants’ actual and threatened misappropriation of Twin-Star’s trade secrets, infringement of registered copyrights, and breach of contract.
The complaint refers to Twin-Star’s trade secrets, component supplier list, customer list, manufacturing process, development of the Twin-Star technology including hardware and software for a “Twin-Star Prototype 3 LED Functional Indicator Display,” and certain Twin-Star registered U.S. copyrights – including for the “E1 MANUAL,” “E22 MANUAL,” “KINETIC SCULPTURE 1,” and “KINETIC SCULPTURE 2” – as the intellectual property at issue.
In the complaint, Twin-Star alleges that Shenzhen imported and sold Reliap Electric Fireplaces and related user manuals and that the company wrongfully entered into the electric fireplace products industry through the misappropriation of Twin-Star’s trade secrets.
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Do I Have an Electric Fireplace Lawsuit?
The Products Liability Litigation Group at Schmidt & Clark, LLP law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Electric Fireplace Lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new burn injury cases in all 50 states.
If your child or other loved one was injured by a recalled fireplace, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.
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