Recalls / 2016-08-23
Crownplace Brands Recalls Kerosene Lamp Burners Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
16246 · Recalled 2016-08-23 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Crownplace Brands' Aladdin MaxBrite kerosene lamp burners. The solid brass lamp burners measure about four inches tall and three inches in diameter. The burner thread is about 3/8 inches long (about 9mm). "Aladdin MAXBrite500" is printed on the burner knob. The patent number is 3551086. "Aladdin" and the patent number are printed on the barrel of the burner.
Hazards
The burner's threads can disengage, allowing the burner to disconnect from the base, posing burn and fire hazards to the user.
Reported injuries
The firm has received one report of thread failure, resulting in a first degree burn.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp burners and contact Crownplace Brands for a free replacement.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lamp burners | About 500 |
Parties
- Distributor
- Crownplace Brands Ltd, of Dalton, Ohio
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Hardware, antique, online at www.amazon.com, $400. The lamp burners were sold separately, as part of a lamp assembly.
Consumer contact
Crownplace Brands at 800-457-5267 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at info@aladdinlamps.com or online at www.aladdinlamps.com for more information.
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Source: CPSC recall 16246. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.