CPSC2005-07-19
CPSC, Lamplight Farms Inc. Announce Recall of Tiki® Cone Metal Torches Sold at Wal-Mart
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Hazard
The head and cover of these torches can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing torch fuel to spill. This poses a risk of burn injuries and property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these torches and return them to any Wal-Mart store for a refund.
Sold at
Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold these torches, from December 2003 through early June 2005, for about $9.
Affected count
About 350,000
Injuries reported
Lamplight Farms has received one report that a torch head fell off the torch pole when bumped and spilled torch fuel. The spilled fuel was ignited by the burning wick, resulting in second and third degree burns to a consumer.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Tiki® Cone Metal Torch
Consumer contact
Call Lamplight Farms toll-free at (800) 645-5267 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.lamplightfarms.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Lamplight-Farms-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Tiki-Cone-Metal-Torches-Sold-at-Wal-Mart-Don't want to check this manually?
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