Jo-Ann Stores Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Jo-Ann Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Bamboo Torches
The plastic oil canister can melt when the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 36,000
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $10
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The bamboo torch is made of bamboo and stands about five feet tall. The oil canister is housed at the top and the bottom has a spiked tip to stick into the ground. The oil canister is removable and has a black metal top with a hole for the wick to stick out. Instructions and warnings for the use of the product are written on the outside of the oil canister.
The file
- Sold at
- Jo-Ann Stores nationwide, from February 2004 through April 2004, for about $10.
- Product type
- Torches
- Made in
- Hong Kong
- Recalled by
- Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio
Incident log
Jo-Ann Stores Inc. has received seven reports of problems with the Bamboo Torches involving the canister melting while the torch was lit and in use. One minor burn injury was reported, that did not require medical treatment.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled torch immediately and return it to a Jo-Ann Store location to receive a refund.
Call Jo-Ann Stores at (877) 527-2677 Ext. 8454 between 8:30 a.m. and 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 15 2004; last revised APR 15 2025.