CPSC2006-01-05
CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners
C & A Scientific Co. Inc., of Manassas, Va.
Hazard
Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner's copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled metal alcohol burners immediately and return them to place of purchase for replacement or refund.
Sold at
Education supply dealers, including Home Training Tools Ltd., by catalog mail order or Web retailers from November 2004 through October 2005 for about $5.
Affected count
About 3,000
Injuries reported
C & A Scientific has received 12 reports of incidents involving leaks from the soldering around the copper tubing on the burner's lid. One student received a minor burn to the hand.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Metal Alcohol Burners (used in scientific experiments)
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact C & A Scientific toll-free at (800) 681-6886 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-C--A-Scientific-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Metal-Alcohol-BurnersDon't want to check this manually?
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