Recalls / 2005-08-23

CPSC, Lamplight Farms Inc. Announce Recall of Tiki Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters

05249 · Recalled 2005-08-23 · CPSC page

Description

These 5-foot-tall Tiki® bamboo torches consist of a bamboo pole with a weaved basket at the top and a metal flame guard, which is a circular black piece that holds the wick in place and attaches to the fuel canister. The recall includes the Tiki® Beachcomber, Seagrass and Sandpiper model torches. The recall also involves replacement canisters that have the metal flame guards. Recalled units have the following UPC numbers: 086861010372 (Beachcomber), 086861013335 (Seagrass), 086861010457 (Sandpiper) and 076354995262 (Replacement Canister). The UPC number and the model name are written on the packaging or attached tag.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

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.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Tiki® Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters		About 963,000 torches and about 18,000 replacement canisters

Parties

Manufacturer: Lamplight Farms Inc.
Made in: China
Sold at: Wal-Mart, The Home Depot, Lowe's, other home, hardware, from December 2004 through July 2005, for, $6. The replacement canisters were sold for about $1.40.

Consumer contact

Call Lamplight Farms toll-free at (800) 645-5267 anytime, or visit their Web site at www.lamplightfarms.com

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Source: CPSC recall 05249. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.