Gardener's Supply · Recalled
Flame Weeders Recalled by Gardener's Supply Co. Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank, and allow propane to leak from the tank. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
- Units
- About 2,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $50
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled flame weeders are used to burn weeds. The weeders have a long silver colored metal tube with a blue plastic handle, which is attached by a two-piece brass valve to a 1-lb. propane tank.
The file
- Sold at
- Gardener's Supply Co. stores in Burlington and Williston, Vt., Gardener's Supply catalog, and at www.gardeners.com from March 2008 through July 2008 for about $50.
- Product type
- Planting/Gardening Accessories
- Made in
- United Kingdom
- Recalled by
- Gardener's Supply Co., of Burlington, Vt.
Incident log
CPSC and Gardener's Supply Co. have received three reports of the weeder's valve control leaking propane, including one report of flames. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the flame weeders and return them to the store where purchased or call Gardener's Supply Co. for a full refund, including any shipping costs. Gardener's Supply Co. is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled flame weeders.
For additional information, contact Gardener's Supply Co. at (800) 876-5520 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.gardeners.com
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 AUG 19 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.