CPSC2025-10-09
Calico Brands Recalls Scripto Premium Torches Due to Risk of Injury or Death from Fires and Burns; Violates Mandatory Standard for Multipurpose Lighters
Calico Brands, of Ontario, California
Hazard
The recalled torches violate the requirements of the mandatory safety standard for multipurpose lighters, posing deadly fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled torches and return them to the retailer for a full refund or store credit or contact Calico Brands for instructions on how to return the torches and receive a full refund. After contacting Calico Brands, consumers will receive a shipping label and appropriate hazmat packaging to return the torches free of charge.
Sold at
Walmart and Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com and Homedepot.com from November 2024 through August 2025 for about $15.
Affected count
About 175,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Scripto® Premium Torch
Consumer contact
Calico Brands toll free at 800-544-4837 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at premiumtorchrecall@calicobrands.com, or online at www.calicobrands.com/premiumtorchrecall.html or at www.calicobrands.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Calico-Brands-Recalls-Scripto-Premium-Torches-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-or-Death-from-Fires-and-Burns-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Multipurpose-LightersDon't want to check this manually?
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