Recall: Backyard Nature Products Recalls Birds Choice Acrylic Bird Baths Due to Fire Hazard
Description: This recall involves Birds Choice Hanging and Pole-Mounted Acrylic Bird Baths, which were sold in red, yellow and clear colors. The 14-inch wide in diameter bird bath includes a hanging chain and hook and pole mount. UPCs at the bottom of the back of the box include the following: SKU Description UPC AAP206 Clear Pole Mounted Bird Bath 789453960030 AAP214 Red Pole Mounted Bird Bath 789453960047 AAP216 Yellow Pole Mounted Bird Bath 789453960054 AAH206 Clear Hanging Bird Bath 789453960009 AAH214 Red Hanging Bird Bath 789453960016 AAH216 Yellow Hanging Bird Bath 789453960023
Name of product: Birds Choice Hanging and Pole-Mounted Acrylic Bird Baths
Units: About 500
Manufacturer: Backyard Nature Products LLC, of Chilton, Wisconsin
Hazard: When sunlight goes through the recalled bird bath's acrylic surfaces onto nearby wooden surfaces, such as siding or decking, the wood surface can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled acrylic bird baths and contact Backyard Nature Products to return them for a full refund. The company will email consumers pre-paid shipping labels or send labels by mail. Backyard Nature Products is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall date: October 20, 2022
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the recalled bird baths causing overheating, smoking, fire and scorching to homes' decking and siding. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Bird and pet supply stores, garden and nursery stores, hardware stores and mass merchandisers nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com, www.lowes.com, www.amazon.com, www.walmart.com, www.target.com, www.wayfair.com, www.houzz.com and various other websites from January 2010 through May 2022 for between $34 and $43.
Manufactured in: United States
Consumer contact: Backyard Nature Products at 800-817-8833 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at info@backyardnatureproducts.com online at https://www.backyardnatureproducts.com/recall or at www.backyardnatureproducts.com and click on "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall number: 23-020