CPSC recall 17706
Quadra Fire® Explorer III wood stoves
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-10-27
On 2016-10-27 the CPSC announced a recall of Quadra Fire® Explorer III wood stoves by Hearth And Home Technologies, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17706 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-10-26 |
| Published | 2016-10-27 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Hearth And Home Technologies |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Quadra Fire® Explorer III wood stoves | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Hearth-and-Home-Technologies-Recalls-Wood-Stoves
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