Fireplace Screen (Pascal) – Safety Hazard (2002)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Two-Paneled Fireplace Screen
Brand
Pascal Products Company Ltd., of Jackson, Miss.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
Product Images
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Pascal Products Company Ltd., of Jackson, Miss. is recalling Two-Paneled Fireplace Screen. The hazard is: The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard . Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled screens are Wal-Mart Home Trends 2-Paneled Fireplace Screens with model number 500RR. The 500RR model screens have a light rust color and use standard Phillips-head hinge pins. The recalled screens are Wal-Mart Home Trends 2-Paneled Fireplace Screens with model number 500RR. The 500RR model screens have a light rust color and use standard Phillips-head hinge pins. Fireplace screens that have a dark brown color or have elongated dual-use-screw heads are not included in this recall.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The paint on the metal mesh can ignite when exposed to a direct flame, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using the fireplace screens immediately and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026