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Outdoor Gas Fire Pits Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot; Made by Yayi

Recalled 2018-02-21. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 58,000Units

2018-02-21Recall date

YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled: This recall involves Hampton Bay 50,000 BTU, 30 inch Cross Ridge Outdoor Gas Fire Pit Table Patio Heaters with model number G-FTB51057B and UPC 6944937601579. The fire pit has an antique bronze finish with a natural slate tabletop and a black base that holds a propane tank. The model and UPC are printed on the product's packaging.
The hazard: The bowl base of the fire pits lacks a heat shield to protect consumers from burns while turning off the propane tank after use, posing a burn hazard.
Injuries: The firm has received three reports of consumers who were burned while turning off the propane tank after using the gas fire pit.
The remedy: Consumers should contact Yayi for a free repair kit which includes a heat shield and installation instructions.

The details

Products	Outdoor Gas Fire Pit Table Patio Heaters
Made by	Zhejiang Yayi Metal Technology Co., Ltd. dba Yayi
Imported by	Home Depot Product Authority LLC
Made in	China
Sold at	Home Depot
CPSC recall number	18104

What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.