CPSC2005-08-23
CPSC, Lamplight Farms Inc. Announce Recall of Tiki Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters
Lamplight Farms Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Hazard
The surface coating of some flame guards on these bamboo torches and replacement canisters can absorb the fuel and ignite. This can cause the torch and nearby combustibles to catch on fire, posing a risk of burn injuries and property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these torches and contact Lamplight Farms to determine if they are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement flame guards.
Sold at
Wal-Mart, The Home Depot, Lowe's and other home and hardware stores nationwide, from December 2004 through July 2005, for between $5 and $6. The replacement canisters were sold for about $1.40.
Affected count
About 963,000 torches and about 18,000 replacement canisters
Injuries reported
Lamplight Farms has received 33 reports of torches catching on fire. There were six reports of minor injuries and nine reports of minor property damage.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Tiki® Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters
Consumer contact
Call Lamplight Farms toll-free at (800) 645-5267 anytime, 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-Bamboo-Torches-and-Replacement-Fuel-CanistersDon't want to check this manually?
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