Lamplight Farms · Recalled
Lamplight Farms Recalls Replacement Torch Fuel Containers Due to Fire Hazard
The flame guards on the recalled replacement torch fuel containers can malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 720,000
- Reports
- 35
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $1–$3
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recall involves Clear-Vu® Torch Fuel Containers sold as replacements. "RC" is stamped on the underside of the flame guard. Clear-Vu® torch fuel containers that came with torches are not included in this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount, hardware, and home improvement stores nationwide from January 2008 through August 2009 for between $1 and $3.
- Product type
- Fuel Containers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Lamplight Farms Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Incident log
Lamplight has received 35 reports of the fuel containers melting while the torch was lit including one report of a minor burn injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flame guards on Clear-Vu® torch fuel containers and contact Lamplight to receive a free repair kit.
For more information, contact Lamplight toll-free at (866) 671-7988 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lamplight.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 SEP 29 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
