CPSC, Lamplight Farms Inc. Announce Recall of Tiki Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters
CPSC recall 05249 · announced August 23, 2005 · Lamplight Farms · 963,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Wal-Mart, The Home Depot, Lowe's and other home and hardware stores nationwide, from December 2004 through July 2005, for between $5 and $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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.