CPSC2010-07-21
Atico International USA Recalls Bamboo Torches Due to Laceration Hazard
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Hazard
The fuel canister that holds the wick of the torch has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that poses a laceration hazard when consumers try to remove the wick.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Sold at
CVS/Pharmacy, Rite Aid and Dollar Tree/Deals$ stores from February 2008 through March 2010 for between $3 and $5.
Affected count
About 324,000 units
Injuries reported
The firm has received five reports of lacerations to fingers, including one that required stitches. Four of the injuries occurred when consumers were trying to retrieve a wick that had fallen into the canister.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Bamboo Torches
Consumer contact
The firm is no longer in business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Atico-International-USA-Recalls-Bamboo-Torches-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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