Atico International USA Recalls Bamboo Torches Due to Laceration Hazard
USAtico International USA Recalls Bamboo Torches Due to Laceration Hazard
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Bamboo Torches
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Atico-International-USA-Recalls-Bamboo-Torches-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Atico International USA Recalls Bamboo Torches Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a78f3954444c4d3ea930ad232a25d808.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Bamboo Torch |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/bc45d653dde147aeb12154b47bf0b102.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Bamboo Torches |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Bamboo Torches |
| Products › Type | Torches |
| Products › Category I D | 2179 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 324,000 units |
| Recall I D | 299 |
| Remedies › Name | The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed. |
| Retailers › Name | CVS/Pharmacy, Rite Aid and Dollar Tree/Deals$ stores from February 2008 through March 2010 for between $3 and $5. |
| Recall Date | 2010-07-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C | 1249584485 |
| Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C | 1249597837 |
| Product U P Cs › 3 › U P C | 639277779885 |
| Distributors › Name | Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. |
| Recall Number | 10306 |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is no longer in business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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