About 5,800 Patio Glow Outdoor Gas Fire Columns have been recalled by Agio International Company of Hong Kong. Gas can or may leak from connections in the columns, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The recalled product is a propane gas fire column used for outdoor light. The base of the column is rectangular with brick styling. The top has a bowl shape with lava rocks. This unit does not include ceramic logs. Only products with serial numbers running in order from 0081959SD through 0087754SD are affected. The model number GFP207 and the serial number is printed on a label that is located inside the door on the base.

There have been five cases where there has been fires because of the gas columns. It was sold at Costco from August2009 through February 2010 for about $200.

Consumers should stop using the gas fire columns immediately and return the columns to any Costco retail outlet to receive a full refund. To receive more information you can call Agio-USA at (800) 598-6532 or to email the company at customerservice@va-cs.com. Another information source is Agio’s recall website, www.va-cs.com/recall.