[Ansteorra] OT - Tiki Torch Recall

[Rixende de Rouen]

Please review this recall I just received, I think we all use Tiki
Torches at one time or another

view recall online:

https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05249.html


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From: listserv at cpsc.gov <listserv at cpsc.gov>
Date: Aug 23, 2005 4:09 PM

The following recalls are contained in today's email:
1) CPSC, Lamplight Farms Inc. Announce Recall of Tiki(r) Bamboo Torches
and Replacement Fuel Canisters

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 23, 2005
Release #05-249
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 239-6664
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Lamplight Farms Inc. Announce Recall of Tiki(r) Bamboo Torches and
Replacement Fuel Canisters

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Tiki(r) Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters

Units: About 963,000 torches and about 18,000 replacement canisters

Manufacturer: Lamplight Farms Inc., of Menomonee Falls, Wis.

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.

Incidents/Injuries: 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.

Description: These 5-foot-tall Tiki(r) 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(r)
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.

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.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: 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.

Consumer Contact: Call Lamplight Farms toll-free at (866) 239-6664
anytime, or visit their Web site at www.lamplightfarms.com




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