CPSC2007-08-29
Sam's Club Recalls Outdoor Torch Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Hazard
The ceramic torch head can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing it to break and spill torch fuel. This poses a risk of cuts, fire or burn injuries and property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torch lamps and return them to Sam's Club for a full refund. Sam's Club is contacting consumers who purchased the torch lamps directly.
Sold at
Sam's Clubs nationwide from February 2007 through July 2007 for about $60.
Affected count
About 138,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 107 reports of the ceramic torch head separating from its base. There are two reports of injuries, including cuts to the hands of a consumer who was picking up broken pieces, and a child who received a cut to the scalp from a falling torch head and a skin rash from the spilled oil.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Ceramic Oil Torch Lamps
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the firm's recall hotline at (800) 828-9316 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.walmartstores.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Sams-Club-Recalls-Outdoor-Torch-Lamps-Due-to-Fire-Burn-and-Laceration-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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