Atico International USA Recalls Bamboo Torches Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 10306 · announced July 21, 2010 · Atico · 324,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves bamboo torches that have a black metal canister with a smooth black metal lid. The torches are used to light outdoor gatherings. The following are the UPC numbers included in this recall. The UPC number can be found on the tag. Model Number UPC Number Distribution Date Description A26I0683 1249584485 February 2008 5"-6" long black metal canister with a black metal lid, a wick and a wick cap made of either dark metal or wood. The canister is wrapped with red bamboo. A26I0037 1249597837 Between April 2008 - March 2009 5"-6" long black metal canister with a black metal lid, a wick and a wick cap made of either dark metal or wood. The canister is wrapped with red bamboo. A26I0943 639277779885 February 2009 5"-6" long black canister with a black metal lid, a wick and no wick cap. The product is sold in packages of 2. The canister is wrapped with light beige and dark brown intertwined bamboo.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: CVS/Pharmacy, Rite Aid and Dollar Tree/Deals$ stores from February 2008 through March 2010 for between $3 and $5.
Consumer contact: The firm is no longer in business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.